Love Actually Cast: Where Are They Now in 2025?

The Enduring Legacy of Love Actually’s Star-Studded Cast

More than two decades after its release, Love Actually continues to captivate audiences as required holiday viewing each year. The 2003 romantic comedy features a star-studded cast including Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson, and Martin Freeman, many of whom have continued to achieve remarkable success in their careers.

Cast Members’ Recent Projects and Achievements

Hugh Grant recently broke away from his rom-com roots, starring as an eclectic recluse in the horror film Heretic (2024), and returned as Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025). Meanwhile, Keira Knightley has become a master of thriller, starring in the critically-acclaimed drama Black Doves (2024) and the film The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025).

Andrew Lincoln recently reprised his role as Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024) and now fronts the ITV series Coldwater (2025). Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played young Sam, earned an Emmy nomination for playing Benny Watts in The Queen’s Gambit.

Why the Cast Remains Relevant Today

The Love Actually cast’s continued prominence in entertainment demonstrates the film’s lasting impact on popular culture. Colin Firth is set to star in an upcoming untitled Steven Spielberg film alongside Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, releasing in 2026, whilst Liam Neeson appears in the upcoming reboot of Naked Gun, set for August 2025 release.

A Timeless Christmas Classic

The film’s robust ensemble and interconnected love stories have cemented its status as a holiday staple. In 2017, director Richard Curtis reunited a dozen characters for a Red Nose Day special, with filming beginning in February 2017 and broadcast on BBC One on 24 March 2017. The cast’s continued success in diverse projects—from period dramas to action thrillers—proves that Love Actually launched and sustained some of the most versatile careers in modern cinema, ensuring its legacy endures for future generations.