At the 73rd annual Emmy Awards, Hannah Waddingham ended her winning speech with the words, “West End actors need to be on screen more,” and she had an unquestionable point, as proven by Jonathan Bailey’s triple-threat star power. Previously known for smaller guest appearances or brief roles, like in Broadchurch, Bailey began stealing hearts from the moment he donned Anthony Bridgerton’s mutton chops in the first season of Bridgerton, then he fell into the lake during Season 2 and became the Internet’s Regency boyfriend. Cast him in one of the most popular musicals of all time, and there’s no stopping the actor’s magnetism while viewers now eagerly wait to see more of Prince Fiyero in Wicked: For Good.
From guest appearances in renowned British series like Doctor Who to the latest nerdy paleontologist in Jurassic World Rebirth, here are the best Jonathan Bailey movies and TV shows streaming on platforms like Netflix, Peacock, and more.
Bridgerton (2020-present)
Jonathan Bailey’s work in the hit Regency romance Bridgerton is, thus far, his strongest work to date. How he takes the eldest viscount and known rake to a man utterly besotted is no small feat, but it’s what Bailey accomplishes in the quiet moments that’s indescribable. As the eldest of eight siblings who lost his father at 18 and essentially became the man of the house, Anthony grapples with more than he lets on. Concealing every ounce of his anxiety and frustration by masking his pain through sardonic approaches, Jonathan Bailey meticulously weaves in heart and profound inner emotions into every scene, ensuring that Anthony Bridgerton remains a deeply layered character.
Wicked (2024)
Jon M. Chu’s triumphant adaptation of the Broadway production undoubtedly proves that Jonathan Bailey is indeed a triple threat. He can act, he can dance, and he can sing. What more could we want? Elphaba and Glinda might be the most recognized faces of Wicked, but Prince Fiyero’s role is also vital. Though we don’t dig into all the emotional character nuances in Part 1, Bailey still shows us plenty, stealing every scene he’s in with the type of charming ease that’s so endearing that t’s straight up overwhelming. His standout performance in the “Dancing Through Life” number is one still worth watching for an immediate serotonin boost.
Fellow Travelers (2023)
Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and utterly compelling, Showtime’s Fellow Travelers landed both Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer a number of award nominations, rewarding the beautiful chemistry viewers watched unfold on screen. As a romantic political thriller set in a time when LGBTQIA+ relationships weren’t legal, Bailey and Bomer play two men in love with a secret romance that spans decades. While the series doesn’t end with the type of happy ending most viewers wished for, from beginning to end, Bailey brought his A-game, playing the type of character he hadn’t yet embodied and with a fantastic American accent, too.
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Jonathan Bailey’s role as paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis is for the nerds. Dorky, hilarious, and completely awe-struck throughout the latest sci-fi thriller, Bailey brings to life the most wholesome performance in the franchise. Every time he’s on screen, it’s impossible not to giggle and kick your feet. Pairing the boyish wonder with the heart of a genuinely good man whose presence brings innate goodness into the story makes the entire viewing experience more heartfelt than it could have been. Completely different from any other role he’s played, through Jurassic World Rebirth, Bailey proves that his range is boundless.
Crashing (2016)
Before there was Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jonathan Bailey were chaotic (and deeply relatable) human disasters living in a rundown apartment—abandoned hospital, if we’re to get technical—in Crashing. As one of his first mainstream-ish roles, Bailey plays an endearing troublemaker who grows closer to another man named Fred throughout the limited series. Quintessentially British, hilariously wholesome, and well-written, Bailey’s role adds depth, nuance, and a solid amount of humor to the series.
Broadchurch (2013-2017)
The fascinating thing about British stars and actors is how often their paths cross in procedural dramas. Funnily, Jonathan Bailey’s Bridgerton co-star Simone Ashley also made a guest appearance in Broadchurch, but she and Bailey sadly didn’t share scenes during their runs. Bailey’s brief role as journalist Olly Stevens was undoubtedly a memorable one. Sharing scenes with legends like David Tennant and Olivia Coleman, Bailey consistently proved his range and ability to embody any role with a profound understanding of the character, though he was younger at the time.
Leonardo (2011-2012)
Inspired by the painter, Leonardo is a short-lived British comedy starring Jonathan Bailey, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Colin Ryan, Akemnji Ndifornyen, James Cuningham, and more in a reimagining of sorts set in Florence. While younger at the time, Bailey’s endearing and sweet performance still manages to make the series a treat for anyone who’s a fan of action-packed adventure films with twists on history.
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