From the creator of the beloved Derry Girls, Lisa McGee, comes How to Get to Heaven From Belfast - a comedy thriller about three friends who embark on an unforgettable journey after learning that the estranged fourth member of their childhood crew has died.
It stars Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse, a sharp but chaotic television writer; Sinéad Keenan as Robyn, a glamorous yet permanently frazzled mother of three; and Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara, a dependable but emotionally guarded carer. Derry Girls star Saoirse Monica Jackson also appears.
McGee, who previously drew on her own experiences for Derry Girls, says How to Get to Heaven From Belfast reflects her friendships and incorporates elements from her own life.
"We're all at that stage where we're mums, or navigating careers, or caring for parents," she explained. "So it was about giving three women at a certain point in their lives the chance to go on one final adventure."
As the series kicks off on Netflix, here’s everything you need to know about the cast - including where you may have seen them before.
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast cast
Below is a list of all the cast and characters they play:
- Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse
- Sinéad Keenan as Robyn
- Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara
- Bronagh Gallagher as Brooker
- Josh Finan as Jason
- Emmett J. Scanlan as Owen
- Michelle Fairley as Margo
- Ardol O'Hanlon as Seamus
For more on the cast keep scrolling.
Roisin Gallagher as Saoirse
Who is Saoirse? She is a clever and creative screenwriter, chaotic in nature but deeply loyal to her two closest friends, Robyn and Dara.
What else has Roisin Gallagher been in? The Irish actress is best known for playing Shiv Sheridan in the comedy-drama series The Dry. She's also starred in The Lovers, Mandrake, The Fall, and most recently in Harlan Coben's Lazarus, alongside Sam Claflin.
Sinéad Keenan as Robyn
Who is Robyn? Robyn is a stylish yet stressed-out mum of three and one-third of the close-knit friendship group with Saoirse and Dara.
What else has Sinéad Keenan been in? Keenan's TV and film credits include: Little Boy Blue, Unforgotten, Being Human, Derry Girls and Doctor Who.
Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara
Who is Dara? Dara is a dependable and loyal carer, known for her optimism and role as the peacemaker of the trio with Saoirse and Robyn. A gay Catholic in her late 30s, she still lives at home with her mother and sister.
What else has Caoilfhionn Dunne been in? Dunne has previously appeared in Industry, A Thousand Blows, Andor, and Doctor Who.
Bronagh Gallagher as Brooker
Who is Brooker? The trio encounter Broken while traveling to the wake.
What else has Bronagh Gallagher been in? Gallagher is well recognised for her roles in Brassic, The Commitments, and Pulp Fiction.
Josh Finan as Jason
What else has Josh Finan been in? Viewers may recognise Finan from The Gentleman, in which he played Jethro. He also starred as Diggsy in Baby Reindeer and the younger Gerry Adams in Say Nothing.
Emmett J. Scanlan as Owen
What else has Emmett J. Scanlan been in? Scanlan's TV and film credits include Hollyoaks, Kin, Peaky Blinders, Fool Me Once and Gangs of London.
Michelle Fairley as Margo
What else has Michelle Fairley been in? Fairley is best known for playing Catelyn Stark in Game of Thrones and Marian Wallace in Gangs of London. Her other appearances include Suits, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Ardol O'Hanlon as Seamus
Who is Seamus? Seamus is a an eccentric hotelier in Donegal.
What else has Ardol O'Hanlon been in? He is known for roles including Father Dougal McGuire in Father Ted, DI Jack Mooney in Death in Paradise, and George Sunday in My Hero.
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast is available to stream on Netflix.
