Summary
Prime Video’sMy Lady Janeboasts an impressive cast that features a strong mix of up-and-coming talent and classic stars of stage and screen. Based on the Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand and Jodi Meadows book of the same name, My Lady Jane is a fantastical historical riff that focuses on the life of Lady Jane Grey after she escapes her true-life historical fate. The series blends lots of different elements to create a unique approach to historical fiction.
While the younger cast bring a layer of romance and subversive comedy to the proceedings, the older members of the English royal court attempt to manipulate their way to closer to the throne. Coupled with some fantastical elements, the show is a surprising and entertaining medley of genres.My Lady Janealso benefits from a cast that are able to juggle those elements together and maintain the character focus.
Emily Bader As Lady Jane Grey
Born November 8
Born in Temecula, California, Emily Bader plays the titular Lady Jane. After a number of minor roles in shows like Nickelodeon’sGame ShakersandHenry Danger,Bader rose to prominence as one of the leads inParanormal Activity: Next of Kin. She subsequently appeared as Chloe in the CWCharmedreboot, as well as the filmFresh Kills.
Rose
Fresh Kills
Character:Lady Jane Grey is the show’s protagonist. A good-hearted and crafty young woman who wishes to lead her own life, Jane finds herself caught in the machinations and power plays of the English Court.
Edward Bluemel As Lord Guildford Dudley
Born June 05, 2025
Born in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England, Edward Bluemel plays Lord Guildford Dudley inMy Lady Jane. After appearing inThe Halcyon,Bluemel came to prominence with his roles as Marcus Whitmore and Hugo inA Discovery of WitchesandKilling Eve, respectively. He also lent his voice toCastlevania: Nocturne, where he plays Richter Belmont.
Richter Belmont
Castlevania: Nocturne
Character:Bluemel plays Lord Guildford Dudley, a charming man that Jane encounters early in the show. Caught in the same noble world as Jane, Guildford becomes Jane’s primary love interest inMy Lady Jane.
Jordan Peters As King Edward VI
Birthday Unknown
Born and raised raised in London, England, Jordan Peters appears inMy Lady Janeas King Edward. Peters has previously appeared in shows likeGangs of London,Everything I Know About Love, andThe Flatshare. He also appeared as one of the leads in the 2019 dramaBlue Story, 2021’s coming-of-age comedyPirates, and 2022’s romantic dramaAfter Ever Happy.
Mark
After Ever Happy
Character:Jordan Peters plays King Edward. Edward is Jane’s cousin and confidant, serving as one of her more steadfast allies. The sickly king also finds himself the target of a conspiracy to take control of the throne from him.
Anna Chancellor As Lady Frances Grey
Born July 07, 2025
Born in Richmond, England, Anna Chancellor plays Lady Frances Grey in My Lady Jane.After breaking out inFour Weddings and a Funeral, Chancellor has enjoyed an illustrious career both on screen and on the stage. She’s appeared in films likeThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxyand shows like the BAFTA nominatedThe Hour.
Lix Storm
The Hour
Character:Frances is Jane’s mother. A cold woman with her eyes on ways to increase the family’s power, Frances' ambitions conflict directly with Jane’s efforts to establish her independence.
Rob Brydon As Lord Dudley
Born June 17, 2025
Born in Baglan, Wales, Rob Brydon plays Lord Dudley inMy Lady Jane. Brydon is a notable British comedy actor whocame to fame in shows likeHuman Remains,Marion and Geoff, andGavin & Stacey. He has starred alongside Steve Coogan in several projects, including the critically acclaimedThe Tripand the subsequent series of films. He has also appeared in several other movies, including a brief role inBarbieas Sugar Daddy Ken.
Sugar Daddy Ken
Barbie
Character:Lord Dudley is Guildford’s father inMy Lady Jane. Lord Dudley is quickly established as a power player in the royal court. Dudley is an ally to Frances in her efforts to gain more power, and becomes a rival to Dominic Cooper’s Lord Seymour.
Dominic Cooper As Lord Seymour
Born August 17, 2025
Born in Greenwich on the south-east side of London, England, Dominic Cooper appears as Lord Seymour inMy Lady Jane. Cooper has appeared in several films, shows, and plays since making his debut in 2000, with his star rising aftera memorable appearance inMamma Mia. He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2011 as the young Howard Stark inCaptain America: The First Avenger— a role he subsequently reprised inAgent CarterandWhat If…?. Cooper also starred as Jesse Custer in the AMC adaptation ofPreacher.
Jesse Custer
Preacher
Character:Dominic Cooper plays Lord Seymour, one of the members of King Edward’s court. He is actively trying to manipulate the king towards his own ends, and has an alliance with Edward’s half-sister Mary.
My Lady Jane Supporting Cast & Characters
Kate O’Flynn As Princess Mary
Born in Bury, England, Kate O’Flynn plays Princess Mary Tudor inMy Lady Jane. One of the Edward’s half-sisters, Mary has ambitions for the throne that make her a threat to Jane. Kate O’Flynn is an award-nominated actress for her work in theatre. Her cinematic experience includes films likeHappy-Go-Lucky,Up There, andBridget Jones' Baby.
Máiréad Tyers As Susanna
Born in Cork, Ireland, Máiréad Tyers plays Susanna inMy Lady Jane. Susanna is Jane’s best friend in the series. After impressing Kenneth Branagh during her time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Tyers made her cinematic debut in his 2021 film,Belfast. She also plays the lead role of Jen in the critically acclaimed Disney+ superhero series,Extraordinary.
Jim Broadbent As Lord Leicester
Born in Lincolnshire, England, Jim Broadbent plays Lord Leicester inMy Lady Jane. A wealthy connection of Frances, Lord Leicester is a potential husband for Jane’s sister. Broadbent is an Academy Award-winning actor who first rose to notoriety after appearing in films likeTime BanditsandBrazil. He’s made memorable appearances in major films likeMoulin Rouge!andHot Fuzz, and appeared in theHarry Potterseries as Horace Slughorn.
Other actors in the show include Oliver Chris (Motherland) as the show’s Narrator, Isabella Brownson (Napoleon) and Robyn Betteridge (The Gold) as Jane’s sisters Katherine and Margaret, Henry Ashton (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) as Guildford’s brother Stan Dudley, Abbie Hern (Enola Holmes 2) as Edward and Mary’s half-sister Bess, and Will Keen (His Dark Materials) as the Duke of Norfolk. All of these characters help flesh out the world ofMy Lady Jane.
My Lady Jane
Cast
My Lady Jane is a Prime Video original series created by Gemma Burgess. The story is a “what if” style story of English royal history where King Henry VIII’s son Edward, Lady Jane Grey, and her husband Guildford all survive their real-life deaths. In the retelling of history, Jane Grey takes center stage, becoming queen and immediately finding herself facing nefarious villains.
