Darci Shaw

Darci Shaw, born smack in the heart of Liverpool on April 17, 2002, is a rising star you definitely want to keep an eye on. She’s the kind of actress who just slips into roles like she was born for it—probably because, well, she kinda was. If you saw Judy (2019), you might remember her as the young Judy Garland, capturing all that complicated emotion and raw talent. Not exactly an easy gig, but she absolutely nailed it. The film itself was a whirlwind, but Darci’s performance stood out, even among a cast stacked with heavy-hitters. Jump to The Irregulars (2021), and you really see her flex some range. It’s a dark, twisty series on Netflix riffing on Sherlock Holmes’ world, but with a supernatural edge. Darci plays Jessie, a character who deals with way more than your average Victorian teen—think creepy visions, mysteries, all that jazz. She brings a realness to it, like she’s just as freaked out as you’d be, but tougher than she looks. Plus, she’s got that Liverpool grit, which gives her characters this extra punch. Don’t forget The Bay (2019), a crime drama where she’s tangled up in small-town secrets and tension that you can cut with a knife. It’s the sort of show that lives or dies on believable performances, and Darci’s right at the heart of it, holding her own with actors twice her age. She’s got that rare mix of vulnerability and steel—one minute she’s breaking your heart, the next she’s giving you chills. Basically, she’s one to watch, no question.