Carey Mulligan

Biography

Carey Hannah Mulligan is a British actress known for her complex portrayals of resilient, multifaceted women in both period and contemporary settings. A three-time Academy Award nominee, she has established herself as one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation through films like An Education, Promising Young Woman, and Maestro. In 2026, she reunites with director Greta Gerwig for a pivotal role in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" (November 26, 2026). Mulligan plays Mabel Kirke, the terminally ill mother of the protagonist Digory Kirke. While the role is intimate compared to the film's fantasy scale, early buzz suggests Mulligan brings a "heartbreaking, grounding presence" to the story's emotional core, serving as the catalyst for Digory's journey into Narnia. She also lends her voice to the highly anticipated stop-motion feature "Wildwood" (2026), produced by LAIKA. In this dark fantasy set in an alternate Portland, Oregon, she voices Alexandra, a key character in the wilderness beyond the city limits. This project marks her return to voice acting after previous work in films like A Christmas Carol. These projects follow her critical success in the British indie "The Ballad of Wallis Island" (2025), a comedy-drama co-starring Tom Basden that earned her significant awards chatter in early 2026.