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The Order

2019

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Out to avenge his mother's death, a college student pledges a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007

FantasyAdventure

Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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When a new professor's methods leave Hogwarts unprepared to fight the rising tide of evil, Harry teaches students how to defend against the dark arts.

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Paulette Randall

Paulette was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama. She was the theatre director for Tricycle Theatre, London, England.

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Jimmy Cliff

The Honourable Jimmy Cliff, OM (30 July 1944 – 24 November 2025), known professionally as Jimmy Cliff, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer and actor. At the time of his death, he was the only living reggae musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievements in the arts and sciences. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs such as "Sitting in Limbo," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "Many Rivers to Cross" from the soundtrack to The Harder They Come, which helped popularize reggae across the world; and his covers of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" and Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" from the film Cool Runnings. Outside of the reggae world, he is probably best known for his film appearance in The Harder They Come. Jimmy Cliff was one of five performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jimmy Cliff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Suzann McLean

British actress Suzann has worked extensively on the UK stage gaining praise for her Isabella in the National Theatre's 'Measure for Measure' and for her portrayal of a young Rwandan in the acclaimed play. Work in the theatre has stretched internationally with performances in Europe and the USA. Suzann's talent for comedy was recognised by the BBC resulting in a part in the hit comedy 'Coupling' followed by two seasons of the BAFTA nominated comedy 'Little Miss Jocelyn'. Development is continuous for Suzann as she moves from theatre to television and film; her range of special-guest appearances on some of the UK's best shows such as Dr. Who continues to grow reinforcing Suzann's presence on the UK screen. Suzann McLean is the winner of the African Film Awards for Best Actress 2011. She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's BIrthday Honours List for her services to the Arts and to Marginalized Young People in London. She is the Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director of the Theatre Peckham in London, England.

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Jason Sutton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jason Paul Sutton OBE is a Royal Air Force Regiment officer who was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his actions whilst serving in Iraq in 2007. Sutton was born in Reading, Berkshire in 1966 and joined the RAF Regiment in 1989  after completing Initial Officer Training at RAF College Cranwell. He served as a junior officer on No. 20 Sqn RAF Regiment and No. 3 Sqn RAF Regiment, and as Station Regiment Officer at RAF Cranwell. He has been Officer Commanding on the Junior Regiment Officers' Course at RAF Honington and Second-in-Command of The Queen’s Colour Squadron. Promoted to squadron leader in 2001,  he was SO2 in the RAF Ceremonial Office whilst it was based at RAF Bentley Priory. Whilst in the Ceremonial Office, Sutton was involved in organising ceremonial occasions including the unveiling of the Battle of Britain Monument in London, Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday, Annual Church Service of the RAF, 80th Anniversary of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Memorial Service for HRH Princess Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester the RAF element to the Lord Mayor's Show and the RAF element at all the Remembrance weekend events, including Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. Sutton then assumed command of No. 1 Sqn RAF Regiment in March 2006. He has served on operations in Northern Ireland, Georgia, East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. His citation reads:     As Officer Commanding Number 1 Squadron RAF Regiment, Squadron Leader Sutton displayed outstanding leadership in maintaining the operational efficiency of his Squadron during its 6-month operational tour at Basrah Contingency Operating Base, from April to September 2007. The Squadron’s operational role was made especially challenging due to incessant attacks from enemy insurgents, with over 800 rockets being fired at the Base during the Squadron’s tenure, resulting in 3 Squadron personnel being killed, and a number being seriously injured. In addition, the Squadron suffered a further fatality during an extended fire-fight with insurgents in Al Wake.     For the outstanding leadership of his Squadron over a relentless 6-month operational detachment, Squadron Leader Sutton is appointed as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Sutton was promoted to wing commander in the Operational Support Branch of the RAF on 1 July 2008. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jason Sutton, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Tanya Tagaq

“Tagaq doesn’t so much sing as plug herself into the Earth.” – Pitchfork From Nunavut, Tanya Tagaq is an improvisational singer, avant-garde composer and author. A member of the Order of Canada, a Polaris Music Prize and JUNO Award winner and recipient of multiple honorary doctorates, Tagaq is an original disruptor, a world-changing figure at the forefront of seismic social, political and environmental change. In its many forms, Tagaq’s art challenges static ideas of genre and culture, and contends with themes of Indigenous Rights, colonialism, environmentalism, racism and violence against women and girls, in particular MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls). Tagaq’s bestselling, award-winning debut novel, Split Tooth, has been translated into German and French. A full-length feature documentary on Tanya’s life, career and art is currently in production. Split Tooth on stage, a collaboration with Kaneza Schaal and Christopher Myers, is scheduled to debut in Dusseldorf and BAM in 2021. Tagaq has collaborated and recorded with Saul Williams, Kronos Quartet, Bjork, A Tribe Called Red, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Fucked Up and more. She has composed pieces for the Kronos Quartet and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and created a sound installation for the National Maritime Museum in London. Tagaq has performed at many prestigious international festivals, including Dark Mofo, Bonnaroo, Big Ears, the Helsinki Festival, Aarhus and many more, and venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. From CBS’s 60 Minutes to NPR, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Guardian and more, Tagaq’s music and writing has been covered by major publications in the USA, UK, Europe and beyond.

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Richard Leaf

Cast · Known for The Fifth Element

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Leaf (born 1967) is a British actor. He has had several small parts in television and stage productions. Leaf is married to actress Tamsin Greig, star of Black Books, Green Wing and Love Soup. The actor is notable for his role as the Governor of York, nephew of Edward I of England in Mel Gibson's Braveheart. Also, he appeared recently as John Dawlish, an Auror, in the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He also plays the adolescent / father Hannibal Lecter in the 2007 Hannibal Rising movie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Leaf, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Michael Wildman

Cast · Known for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Michael Wildman is an English actor. He appeared in the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, where he played the role of a centaur Magorian. Prior to accepting this role, Wildman was in the West End playing other programmes, most notably in Episode 5 of the British sitcom Extras alongside Samuel L. Jackson and in the part of the first Marc MacKenzie in Family Affairs. He portrayed the role of Al Chapman on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale between August 2019 and October 2022. Wildman was born and raised in Enfield and currently lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and son. He is married to New Zealand-born Welsh actress Ceri Ann Gregory.

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Jesper Christensen

Cast · Known for Sentimental Value, Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jesper Christensen (born 16 May 1948) is a Danish actor. A veteran of European cinema, he has more recently made the transition to English language projects, including The Interpreter and Revelations. He has also appeared as the mysterious villain Mr. White in the James Bond film Casino Royale and its sequel, Quantum of Solace. In his home country, Christensen has won 4 Bodil Awards, 3 for Best Actor (Hør, var der ikke en som lo?, Bænken, and Drabet) and 1 for Best Supporting Actor (Barbara). In 2006 Jesper Christensen declined when offered to receive the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. He thought the entire idea of monarchy is a crime to the members of the royal family and does not fit with modern ideas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jesper Christensen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Takashi Shimura

Cast · Known for Ikiru, Seven Samurai, High and Low

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Takashi Shimura (志村 喬, Shimura Takashi, March 12, 1905 – February 11, 1982) was a Japanese actor who appeared in over 200 films between 1934 and 1981. He appeared in 21 of Akira Kurosawa's 30 films (more than any other actor), including as a lead actor in Drunken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952) and Seven Samurai (1954).[3] He played Professor Kyohei Yamane in Ishirō Honda's original Godzilla (1954) and its first sequel, Godzilla Raids Again (1955). For his contributions to the arts, the Japanese government decorated Shimura with the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1974 and the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette in 1980. Shimura died on February 11, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan, from emphysema at the age of 76. His effects were presented to the Film Centre of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takashi Shimura, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Max Gillies

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Max Gillies AM (born 16 November 1941 in Melbourne) is an Australian actor. Gillies was a founding member of the experimental theatre company, the Australian Performing Group, which was active throughout the 1970s. In 1984 and 1985 he hosted the television program The Gillies Report, on the ABC. This was followed in 1986 by Gillies Republic and in 1992 by Gillies and Company. He was famous for being able to dress up and parody mercilessly a wide range of political figures, both in these television series and in two live solo theatrical performances he delivered later – The Big Con, and You're Dreaming. In July 2008 Gillies resurrected his caricatures of Australia's former Prime Ministers in a in a live production of No Country for Old PMs: An Evening with Max Gillies at the Noosa Long Weekend festival. He said in an interview with The Courier-Mail that he and co-writer Guy Rundle were also watching Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for a possible new caricature in a new production being developed. "I'm watching him closely," he said. Gillies became a Member of the Order of Australia in 1990. Description above from the Wikipedia article Max Gillies, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

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Sławomir Idziak

Cinematographer · Known for Black Hawk Down, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sławomir Idziak (Polish pronunciation: [swaˈvɔmir ˈid͡ʑak]; born 25 January 1945 in Katowice, Poland) is a Polish cinematographer and director who has worked on over forty Polish and foreign films. He has made fourteen films with Krzysztof Zanussi, including Kontrakt (The Contract), The Constant Factor and The Year of the Quiet Sun. He worked on all the early films of Krzysztof Kieślowski, including his television, feature film and foreign debuts, additionally, the two collaborated on A Short Film About Killing, The Double Life of Véronique and Three Colors: Blue. He has made films with such directors as Ridley Scott, John Sayles, Michael Winterbottom and John Duigan, and has also written and directed two films himself. He worked on Winterbottom's film I Want You, where he won an Honourable Mention at the 48th Berlin International Film Festival. He moved to more mainstream films such as Gattaca (1997), Proof of Life (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001), and King Arthur (2004). In 2002, he was nominated for an Academy Award as well as a BAFTA for 'Best Cinematography' in the film Black Hawk Down. Idziak was the director of photography for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular fantasy series, directed by David Yates. He is also Director of Photography for Battle of Warsaw 1920 - the first of his films, and the first ever Polish-language feature film, to be shot in 3D. Sławomir Idziak teaches at film schools in Berlin, London and Copenhagen, and also conducts seminars in cinematography in other countries. He is currently working on a Virtual Film Studio Web site called Film Spring Open which gives users an opportunity to present work to global audiences and to make films online. Participants can share ideas, exchange equipment or write scripts together. The aim is to create an international community of filmmakers who will support each other, make films together and will care about the advertising and distribution of their films.

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Constance Cummings

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Constance Cummings, CBE (May 15, 1910 – November 23, 2005) was an American-born British actress, known for her work on both screen and stage. Born Constance Halverstadt in Seattle, Washington to Dallas Halverstadt and Kate Cummings, she began as a stage actress, landing her first role on Broadway by the age of 18. While appearing on Broadway, she was discovered by Sam Goldwyn, who brought her to Hollywood in 1931. Between 1931 and 1934, Cummings appeared in 21 films, most notably the Harold Lloyd picture Movie Crazy and American Madness, directed by Frank Capra. She was married to the playwright and screenwriter Benn Levy MBE from 1933 until his death in 1973. Levy went on to write and direct films for Cummings, such as The Jealous God (1939); he also served in the United Kingdom Parliament from 1945-50 as the Labour MP for Eton and Slough. They had a son and a daughter. Cummings was uncomfortable in Hollywood and moved to England, where she continued acting, both in movies and on the stage. Few of these films became popular in America, although included amongst those that did is Blithe Spirit, adapted from a play by Sir Noël Coward. In 1974, Cummings, who resided in the UK for many decades, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the British entertainment industry. She played Mary Tyrone in the Royal National Theatre's production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, to great acclaim. She later recreated the role for a television version. In 1979, she won a Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance in the role in the play Wings (written by Arthur Kopit) of Emily Stilson, a former aviator who has suffered a stroke, from which she struggles to recover. She was a committee member of the Royal Court Theatre and the Arts Council. Despite her truncated career in the U.S., she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6211 Hollywood Blvd. Constance Cummings Levy died on November 23, 2005 at the age of 95. Description above from the Wikipedia article Constance Cummings, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Jake Manley

Cast · Known for The Order, A Dog's Journey

Jake Manley is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Jack Morton in the Netflix series The Order, Brad in the NBC series Heroes Reborn, Fisher Webb in the CW series iZombie, Shane in A Dog’s Journey (2019) and George Waller in Brotherhood (2019) and Dean Taylor in Infamous (2020).

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Magne Furuholmen

Magne Furuholmen is a Norwegian musician and visual artist. He was named Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. Furuholmen, better known to music fans by his stage name Mags, is the keyboardist of the synthpop/rock band A-ha and is also a visual artist with solo exhibitions held in Norway, the UK, and elsewhere in Europe. His work is represented in private and public institutions and museums worldwide, among them The Norwegian State Archives, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, and others. In 2016 Magne Furuholmen undertook his biggest commission to date and created the largest ceramic sculpture park in Scandinavia titled "Imprints", which is located in Fornebu outside Oslo. In 2017 the University of Agder in Norway nominated five new honorary doctors in connection with the university's 10th anniversary. The degree was awarded for significant scientific or artistic efforts. Magne Furuholmen was one of the recipients. (Wikipedia)

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Colin Baker

Colin Baker (born 8 June 1943) is an English actor who played Paul Merroney in the BBC drama series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976 and the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who from 1984 to 1986. Baker's tenure as the Doctor proved to be a controversial era for the series, which included a hiatus in production and his subsequent replacement on the orders of BBC executive Michael Grade.

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James Payton

James Payton (December 18, 1975) is an actor best known for his performances as Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (2007), USO Hitler in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Tony Blair in the Nick Moran directed film of Alan McGee's life, Creation Stories (2021), as a Lawyer in Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (2022) , as himself in Oliver Guy-Watkins award winning documentary, Who is James Payton? (2020), & as 'Gabriel' in two episodes of 'Wedding Season' (2022) on Disney+.

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Ewan McGregor

Cast · Known for Doctor Sleep, The Island, Black Hawk Down

Ewan Gordon McGregor (born March 31, 1971) is a Scottish actor. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2013, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama and charity. While studying drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, McGregor began his career with a leading role in the British series Lipstick on Your Collar (1993). He gained international recognition for starring as drug addict Mark Renton in Trainspotting (1996) and as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999–2005). His career progressed with starring roles in the musical Moulin Rouge! (2001), action film Black Hawk Down (2001), fantasy film Big Fish (2003), and thriller Angels and Demons (2009). He gained praise for his performances in the thriller The Ghost Writer (2010) and romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011). McGregor made his directorial debut with the crime film American Pastoral (2016), in which he also starred. For his dual role as brothers Ray and Emmit Stussy in the third season of the anthology series Fargo (2017), he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. He voiced Lumière in Beauty and the Beast (2017), and played the title role in Christopher Robin (2018), Dan Torrance in Doctor Sleep (2019), and Black Mask in Birds of Prey (2020). He reprised his role as Kenobi in the 2022 miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his portrayal of fashion designer Halston in the miniseries Halston (2021). McGregor has also starred in theatre productions of Guys and Dolls (2005–2007) and Othello (2007–2008). He has been involved in charity work and has served as an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 2004.

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Adam DiMarco

Cast · Known for The Order, The White Lotus, The Magicians

Adam DiMarco (born April 14, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He has played recurring roles in the Syfy series The Magicians (2016–2020) and the Netflix series The Order (2019–2020). He has had main roles in the HBO anthology series The White Lotus (season 2, 2022), the Prime Video series Overcompensating (2025-present), and the Netflix horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (2026).

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Jedidiah Goodacre

Cast · Known for The Order

Jedidiah Goodacre is a Canadian actor known for his role as Chad Charming, son of Cinderella, in the Descendants films, his roles in Tomorrowland, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The Order, Legacies, The Originals and others. He has also been seen in television movies: If There Be Thorns, Zapped, and Restless Virgins.

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Christian Michael Cooper

Cast · Known for The Order

A dedicated performer, Christian Michael Cooper has worked in the industry since his debut commercial at thirteen months. Residing in British Columbia, Christian's list of accomplishments include commercials, films, and reoccurring roles on popular series including Cult, The Crossing, and The Order. His performance in Life on the Line found Christian working alongside John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, and Devon Sawa. At the age of nine he landed his breakout role as Mike Scofield, the son of Michael (Wentworth Miller) and Sara Scofield (Sarah Wayne Callies) in the popular Fox series, Prison Break. Entering his sixth season, Christian returns to the role of Timmy Lawson on Hallmark Channel's original series, When Calls the Heart. In this same year, he appears as young Sam in the fifteenth and final season of the longstanding series, Supernatural. Christian's talent has been recognized with a number of nominations or wins for his performances. Working alongside Josh Dallas, Emily Bett Rickards, and Tom Cavanagh, Christian enjoyed his role as a superhero in the short film, Sidekick. He was awarded a Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Actor 11 & Under, as well as a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor. His work in All The Boys I've Loved Before, Cooking With Love, and as the son of Benjamin Ayres in Falling For Love, also resulted in nominations or wins from the Young Entertainer Awards, Young Artist Awards, and the Joey Awards. When Christian isn't sharpening his acting skills, he enjoys time with his family, which includes his sister and fellow actor, Ava Grace Cooper, as well as his friends, and beloved dog Jake. Other interests include soccer, and spending time outdoors, especially mountain biking and fishing.

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Daisy Haggard

Daisy Haggard is a British actress and comedian. She is known for Doctor Who (2005) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) . She is the daughter of film director Piers Haggard and his wife Anna Sklovsky. She was raised in Dulwich, South London, where she attended James Allen's Girls' School. She later attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In 1996, Haggard made her acting debut in an episode of ITV crime drama, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. The episode was directed by her father, and during the auditions, the producer stated that he wanted to audition Daisy, despite opposition from her father, who did not want his daughter to become an actor. Haggard later graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She appeared in the BBC Three sketch show Man Stroke Woman, and in the Channel 4 sitcom Green Wing as Emmy. She also made an appearance in an episode of Peep Show, playing a nurse who examines Mark Corrigan's testicles, and in the BBC Two comedy Psychoville by Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. In the 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, Haggard portrayed the role of Miss Steele, the sister of Lucy Steele. In 2009, she played Donna Mitchell in an episode of the BBC crime drama Ashes to Ashes. Haggard was also the voice of the Ministry Lift in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. In 2010, she appeared in the CBC television film Abroad, playing Poppy Young. Haggard played Sophie in the Doctor Who episode "The Lodger", a role she reprised in "Closing Time". In 2010, Haggard starred in the independent British film Honeymooner. In 2012, she starred in the short film Tooty's Wedding, which was later screened at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. In 2011, she began appearing in the BBC/Showtime comedy Episodes. She portrayed the role of Myra Licht until the series ended in 2017. Haggard also appeared on the stage, including at the National Theatre and as the title character in Gina Gionfriddo's play Becky Shaw at the Almeida Theatre. In July 2012, Sky One began airing the series Parents, in which Haggard played the role of Chrissie. In 2013, she co-starred with Rose Byrne in the British romantic comedy I Give It a Year as Helen. In 2014, she was cast as Sam in the BBC comedy Uncle. In 2016, she appeared in "Nosedive", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror. In 2017, she appeared in the premiere production of Consent at the Royal National Theatre, London. In April 2019, Haggard began playing the lead role of Miri Matteson in BBC Three sitcom Back to Life. The first series, consisting of six episodes, premiered on 15 April 2019 and was followed by a second series in 2021. She also co-wrote and created the series. In 2020 Haggard appeared in the comedy-drama Breeders as Ally. She plays one of the leads in the 2023 series Boat Story alongside Paterson Joseph.