Rebecca Ferguson has worked in highly acclaimed blockbuster movies and TV shows since she debuted in the early 2000s in the Swedish soap opera Nya Tider. The British actress and model has been in the limelight since she was a teen. After several appearances in more dramas in Sweden, Ferguson moved to Hollywood to star in the gripping slasher film, Drowning Ghost in 2004.
With her ever-growing fame and recent high-profile projects, Ferguson’s star keeps rising in the entertainment industry. From sci-fi movies to dystopian TV shows, Ferguson proves that there is no character she can’t play and no genre she can’t break into.
10 Rebecca Ferguson Steals the Show in the Crime Thriller, The Snowman
In one of her earliest film roles, Ferguson plays a new cop on the police force, Katrine Bratt, as she and her partner track down a serial killer who leaves behind snowmen. The thrilling crime drama is mysterious; the story is adapted from the famous novel The Snowman by Jo Nesbø.
Ferguson’s performance alongside Michael Fassbender makes for an entertaining watch. While the film may have fared better as a series, Ferguson’s acting is convincing as the young cop with a hidden agenda. Although underutilized throughout the film, she still holds her own and pushes the story forward.
9 Florence Foster Jenkins Sees Rebecca Play the Other Woman
Florence Foster Jenkins is a film based on the true story of Jenkins, a socialite in 40s New York who wanted to become one of the greatest opera singers to ever live. The only problem is she didn’t have the voice to be one. However, her husband wasn’t going to dash her dream by telling her that, so he let her plan her big debut through a concert at Carnegie Hall.
Ferguson plays Kathleen, who mesmerizes Jenkins’ husband in the film. She is beautiful and spell-binding in this film as the mistress. While it does have its profound moments, this movie is a lot of fun and entertaining to watch.
Florence Foster Jenkins
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
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This sci-fi film follows a crew of scientists at the International Space Station on Mars. They discover life on Mars, but the alien beings are dangerous, and not so friendly. The film is a roller coaster of emotions and the peak of silent horror as these scientists try to save themselves from a being that’s constantly evolving. It’s not the usual alien-in-space film, instead tackling important questions like which decisions should be made for the greater good of human life.
The plot is gripping and terrifying. With the star power of a cast including Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds, Ferguson, who plays Miranda North, the group leader, is in great company to deliver this fascinating storyline to audiences. She has excellent chemistry with her co-stars, and viewers can’t help but root for them to survive despite the odds stacked against them. Her character’s composure when the alien starts attacking them is outstanding, and the movie gets better every time she appears on-screen.
7 Rebecca Shines in the Horror Genre in Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep is the sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s iconic horror film, The Shining, but it didn’t get the recognition it deserved. Despite this fact, the performances of this Stephen King novel adaptation are worth every minute. The film follows Danny Torrance, who’s now all grown up but dealing with the trauma of what happened in his childhood. Ferguson plays an intimidating villain in this film known as Rose the Hat.
She is the leader of the True Knot, and every time she appears on-screen, it sends a chill down the spine. Ferguson’s magnetic and disturbing character provides one of the film’s best performances. Her wickedly good performance makes this psychological thriller a joy to watch, along with the campy vibe of the film. Ferguson will be remembered for this iconic performance. Her role in this horror film proved to fans that there is no genre that Ferguson can’t pull off.
Doctor Sleep
Years following the events of The Shining (1980), a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.
- Release Date
- October 21, 2019
- Cast
- Ewan McGregor , Cliff Curtis , Rebecca Ferguson , Kyliegh Curran
- Runtime
- 152 minutes
6 Rebecca’s Character is Explored Further in Mission Impossible: Fallout
Ferguson reprises her role as Faust in her second appearance in the Mission Impossible franchise. In this film, Hunt must team up with a CIA operative to prevent a terrorist group from setting off plutonium cores around the world. She is brilliant in this complex role, and getting to see her fight the bad guys makes this blockbuster film more entertaining. With a heavy mission on their shoulders, Hunt seeks help from Faust yet again. Faust gets more screen time in this film, allowing for more development of her character. While she is mysterious in the first film, Faust is more relatable and wears her emotions for all to see in Mission Impossible: Fallout.
She’s finally becoming a team player, and they can showcase her training and abilities better. This film quickly sets her apart as one of the most dynamic characters in the franchise. Ferguson left the franchise after Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning due to her three-film contract ending, but fans weren’t happy with the character’s departure and replacement by a foe, Grace, who turns to the good side. Her characterization and story arc was also not handled in the best way, considering all the effort she and the directors had put in over the years.
Mission Impossible: Fallout
Ethan Hunt and his IMF team, along with some familiar allies, race against time after a mission gone wrong.
- Release Date
- July 12, 2018
- Cast
- Tom Cruise , Rebecca Ferguson , Henry Cavill , Ving Rhames , Simon Pegg , Alec Baldwin , Michelle Monaghan , Sean Harris
- Runtime
- 2 hours 27 minutes
- Production Company
- Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, TC Productions, Alibaba Pictures Group, Film France, Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), Norwegian Incentive Scheme
5 Reminiscence Showcases Rebecca’s Talent as a Versatile Actress
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In Reminiscence, the constant flooding has changed the quality of life in Miami. Private investigator Nick (played by Hugh Jackman) and his wife help people with memory collection and try to run their business successfully. When Mae, played by Ferguson, comes to seek their help to find her keys, things don’t go as planned.
Mae and Nick fall in love, but she doesn’t have the best intentions coming into his life. Ferguson’s ability to bring out the duality of her characters is well explored in this film. Reminiscence will keep viewers on their toes as the intrigue builds towards the peak and Mae’s true intentions are revealed. Her performance is captivating, and her onscreen chemistry with Jackman will make anyone believe their love story will have a happy ending.
4 The White Queen Gave Rebecca Ferguson Her First Big Role on TV
In her star-making role, Ferguson plays the heroine, Elizabeth Woodville, in the historical drama miniseries The White Queen. While the series takes some liberties in depicting historically accurate events, Ferguson delivers a fantastic performance that earned her her first Golden Globe for leading actress in a miniseries. Her portrayal of Elizabeth’s strength and passion when fighting for her life and the rights of her sons earned her praise from critics and fans.
With complex decisions to make, and the political duties thrust upon her when she is forced to marry another man after the death of her husband at the hands of Yorkists, this series packs all the drama and intrigue that draws viewers from the first episode to the last. Ferguson’s honest and elegant performance instantly makes anyone who watches her work on screen a fan.
3 Rebecca’s Musical Talent is Put to Good Use in The Greatest Showman
The iconic film The Greatest Showman, starring big names like Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron, sees Ferguson take on the role of Jenny Lind. The film follows the career of P.T. Barnum, played by Jackman, who rises from rags to riches as the widely respected gentleman with his circus. However, while the journey has its beautiful moments, it also has challenges that make the film heartbreaking and thrilling to watch. Ferguson is mesmerizing, and fans will find it hard to forget her screen-stealing performance and singing in the movie.
Her musical background made her the perfect fit to portray the legendary opera singer Lind in the film. Although Ferguson didn’t sing the iconic tune “Never Enough” in the movie, she clarified that she didn’t want to risk not doing the song the justice it deserved. Nevertheless, while lip-singing the song, her scene is one of the film’s most magical moments and highlights Ferguson’s talent on the stage.
The Greatest Showman
Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
- Director
- Michael Gracey
- Release Date
- December 8, 2017
- Cast
- Hugh Jackman , Keala Settle , Michelle Williams , Rebecca Ferguson , Yahya Abdul-Mateen II , Zendaya , Zac Efron
- Runtime
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Main Genre
- Musical
2 Ferguson Effortlessly Brings the Powerful and Feared Bene Gesserit to life in Dune
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Playing the mother of the promised Messiah, Lady Jessica, Ferguson is spell-binding and thrilling in both Dune films, making them the most popular performances in her acting catalog. While her character doesn’t get as much screen time in the first film, she does shine in the sequel as she helps her son find his way as Lisan al Gaib. While previous portrayals of this sect of dangerous women show them as cold and uncaring, Ferguson perfectly depicted them as human yet guarded, with desires like everyone else.
Although her character is powerful and skilled at manipulation, Ferguson manages to bring out her more emotional side, wanting what’s best for her son, even though it scares her. She also brings out the conflict Lady Jessica has been facing all these years: whether to follow her duty as a Bene Gesserit or do what’s right as a mother to protect her only son from the dangers of his future. She’s one of the highlights of Dune Part Two and pulls in audiences to empathize with the responsibility on her shoulders. Her reactions and mannerisms make her worries more relatable to fans. With Dune Part 3 currently in production, fans are excited to see what more depth there is to her character.
Dune: Part Two
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Release Date
- February 28, 2024
- Cast
- Timothee Chalamet , Zendaya , Florence Pugh , Austin Butler , Christopher Walken , Rebecca Ferguson
- Writers
- Denis Villeneuve , Jon Spaihts , Frank Herbert
- Runtime
- 2 hours 46 minutes
- Main Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Production Company
- Legendary Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Villeneuve Films, Warner Bros.
1 Rebecca is Impressive as the Strong and Curious Engineer in Apple TV’s Silo
In another dystopian future project where the last of humanity has been confined to living in a Silo, Ferguson plays one of the sought-after engineers, Juliette, tasked with keeping the Silo functioning. When her lover dies mysteriously, Juliette goes on a mission to find out who did it and ends up uncovering a deeper conspiracy that dates back decades, to the creation of the Silos.
The first season of this Apple TV sci-fi series was a significant success, with fans hailing Ferguson’s excellent performance as the headstrong and uncompromising Juliette. Even when there isn’t much happening around her, Ferguson delivers the emotion and serenity of her character trapped in this world consisting of 144 levels of life. Silo Season 2 is already in production, with a release date set for November 15, 2024. Silo is one of her best performances because it gives her the room and time to showcase her acting skills.
Silo
- Release Date
- May 5, 2023
- Cast
- Rebecca Ferguson , Iain Glen , Tim Robbins , Shane McRae , Henry Garrett
- Main Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- AMC Studios
- Creator
- Graham Yost
