Genevieve O'Reilly

Genevieve O'Reilly is a talented Irish actress celebrated for her dynamic performances on both stage and screen. Most recently, she reprised her iconic role as 'Mon Mothma' in the critically acclaimed Star Wars series, Andor (2022), which was lauded by Vanity Fair in 2025 as "the best television of the year so far." Her portrayal has garnered widespread acclaim, with Variety describing it as an "excellent supporting turn," while The Playlist hailed her performance as "one of the finest seen from any actor on any screen." The second season of Andor has achieved the highest ratings for a live-action Star Wars series on Rotten Tomatoes, and the first season was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

In film, Genevieve earned a nomination for Best Lead Actress in Film at the AACTA Awards for her role in The Dry (2020), an adaptation of Jane Harper's bestselling novel that became a box office success in Australia. Her filmography also includes notable performances in Tolkien (2019), The Legend of Tarzan (2016), and The Young Victoria (2009).

On television, she starred in Tin Star (2017), earning an Irish Film and Television Award nomination for her role. Her extensive credits include appearances in The Honorable Woman (2014), Spooks, and The Snowman. On stage, Genevieve's powerful performance as Mary Carney in Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman received accolades on both London's West End and Broadway, with The New York Times praising her work. Her theatrical repertoire further includes roles in Ibsen's Emperor and Galilean, and Mike Bartlett's 13 at the National Theatre.