The Stolen Girl cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the thriller series?

** Disclaimer: The following article contains plot spoilers about The Stolen Girl **

The story of The Stolen Girl revolves around Elisa Blix, a social media influencer and mother of two, whose life is turned upside down when her 9-year-old daughter, Lucia, disappears after a sleepover at a new friend's house. The abductor, initially known as Rebecca Walsh, is later revealed to be Nina, a woman seeking revenge for a tragic event in her past.

The show grows more tense and emotional as Elisa and investigative journalist Selma Desai hunt for Nina across Europe, and dark secrets about Elisa's past surface.

Just as the story demands, the show elicits impactful performances from its cast members. Denise Gough appears as Elisa Blix, Holliday Grainger as Rebecca Walsh or Nina, Ambika Mod as Selma Desai and Jim Sturgess as Fred Blix.

Here is the complete cast and character guide of who plays whom in The Stolen Girl

Directed by Eva Husson, The Stolen Girl was filmed in various locations across the U.K. and France, enhancing the series' atmospheric diversity. The show dropped in the U.S. on April 16, 2025, with all five episodes releasing together, as per IMDb.

Below is the list of who played whom in The Stolen Girl.

Denise Gough as Elisa Blixa

The protagonist of the show, a social media influencer and mother of two, Elisa's character is played by Denise Gough, a distinguished Irish actress. Her works include Angels in America (2018), and People, Places and Things (2015–2017).

Holliday Grainger as Rebecca

Rebecca is the gritty character who is revealed to be the one who abducts Elisa's daughter, Lucia. As the search is on for Rebecca, her true identity and motive start becoming clear.

Ambika Mod as Selma Desai

A determined investigative journalist who plays a crucial role in the search for Lucia, often uncovering leads that the police overlook. She is a reporter at Dash Voice in The Stolen Girl. Some of Ambika's notable works are This Is Going to Hurt, I Hate Suzie and One Day.

Jim Sturgess as Fred Blix

Elisa's husband, who grapples with public scrutiny and personal guilt following their daughter's abduction. Jim has shared credits in several movies such as The Other Boleyn Girl, 21, One Day, Cloud Atlas and Geostorm.

Bronagh Waugh as DI Shona Sinclair

Shona is a dedicated detective inspector leading the police investigation into Lucia's disappearance. Bronagh Waugh has appeared in various renowned shows such as The Fall, Supernatural, Unforgotten, and Derry Girls, among others.