Playing Gracie Darling cast and characters: Here's who brought the Paramount+ drama to life

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

The newest thrilling TV show, Playing Gracie Darling, dives into the story of Joni Gray’s strive to find the truth about a past incident and its connection with the present complications that are coming to life. While Joni was young, her friend disappeared.

Years later, she is still very much regretful about the disappearance of her friend when she finds out that another girl is missing, and the process is very similar. This leads her to get involved in the case, eager to find the truth. The cast of Playing Gracie Darling becomes the driving factor in bringing life to the story.


Playing Gracie Darling cast and characters

1) Morgana O'Reilly as Joni Gray

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

The very talented Morgana O’Reilly helms the role of Joni in Playing Gracie Darling. Joni is the main focus of the series. She navigates through her past regrets along with guilt. She is still very much affected by the disappearance of her friend.

Now, when a new disappearance takes place following a similar modus operandi, she becomes adamant about finding the truth. O’Reilly perfectly captures the struggles that Joni goes through after she is stuck in the middle of the situation. Some of O’Reilly’s other projects include Neighbours, Mean Mums, Below, etc.


2) Rudi Dharmalingam as Jay

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

Rudi Dharmalingam takes on the role of Jay in this series. Jay is very much involved in the case as the local police sergeant. He is also Joni’s friend; hence, as Joni tries to unravel the mysteries related to the case, Joni comes forth to help. He also has feelings for Joni, which he is not able to confess to her.

Rudi Dharmalingam perfectly brings life to the struggles of Jay as the mysteries begin to get more and more complicated as the series progresses. In the trailer of the series, the way he tries to help Joni in the case leaves an impact.


3) Saiesha Sundaralingam as Raffy Rajeswaran

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

It cannot be denied that Saiesha Sundaralingam’s performance as Raffy in the series depicts that she can completely embody the roles she takes on. This is her first big break in the world of entertainment, and she steals the show.

Right from the first episode, when Joni arrives to speak to Raffy, it can be understood that she is very much involved in the case. Joni tries to find out more about the game from Raffy and gets the first clue about the case. Raffy’s words set the stage with an eerie atmosphere, which gets further complicated as the series progresses.


4) Harriet Walter as Pattie Grey

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

Harriet Walter’s performance as Pattie Grey in this series continues to depict her acting prowess, just like her other projects. In this series, Pattie is Joni’s mother. In the second episode of the series, Pattie arrives right after she finds that her daughter needs her support.

It can be understood that she is a crucial support system for her daughter. Some of Harriet Walter’s other projects include Mary Stuart, Julius Caesar, The Crown, Succession, Ted Lasso, etc.


5) Chloe Brink as Mina Grey

Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures
Playing Gracie Darling | Image Via: Curio Pictures

Chloe Brink’s performance as Mina Grey in the series is also quite significant. Mina is Joni’s daughter. She is intelligent and handles situations well. Mina’s conversation with Raffy adds a layer of intrigue.

The manner in which Chloe Brink depicts Mina’s emotions in the series truly leaves an impact. It depicts the negative impact these situations can have on children.


Other cast members of the series include

  • Kristina Bogic
  • Celia Pacquola
  • Stella Miller
  • Anne Tenney
  • Eloise Rothfield

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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY