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Maisie Richardson-Sellers
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Richardson-Sellers in 2017
Born
London, England
Education Hertford College, University of Oxford (2013)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2011–present

Maisie Richardson-Sellers is a talented British actress and director. She became well-known for her role as Rebekah Mikaelson in The Originals, a popular TV series. She also gained fame for playing Kathy Freeman in The Undeclared War and Chloe Winthrop in the Netflix movies The Kissing Booth 2 and The Kissing Booth 3. Maisie also starred as Amaya Jiwe / Vixen and Charlie in the superhero series DC's Legends of Tomorrow. She even appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Korr Sella.

Early Life and Education

Maisie Richardson-Sellers was born and grew up in London, England. Her mother, Joy Richardson, is of Guyanese heritage, and her father is British. Maisie comes from a family of actors who performed on stage.

She attended private schools with the help of scholarships. In 2013, Maisie graduated from Hertford College at the University of Oxford. She earned a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology. While at Oxford, she was very active in theater. She acted in and directed several plays, including Mephisto.

Acting Career Highlights

While studying at Oxford University, Maisie Richardson-Sellers started directing plays. One of her notable works was a production of a play about the experiences of women of color.

First Roles and Big Breaks

After finishing university, Maisie began auditioning for roles. Her first acting job was a small part in the Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She played a character named Korr Sella.

Soon after filming Star Wars, Maisie got her second big role. In 2014, she joined the cast of The Originals. She played Rebekah Mikaelson, a character who changes bodies in the story. Later, she also played the character Eva Sinclair on the show. The show's producer, Michael Narducci, praised her acting. He said she had "an incredibly strong sparkle" and "great inner beauty."

Superhero Adventures

In 2015, Maisie was cast in Of Kings and Prophets, a drama series filmed in South Africa. In 2016, she joined the cast of Legends of Tomorrow. She played Amaya Jiwe, also known as the superhero Vixen. Vixen is the grandmother of another superhero from an animated series. Maisie's own mother even appeared in two episodes of Legends of Tomorrow as an ancestor of Amaya.

After two seasons, Maisie took on a new role on Legends of Tomorrow. She played Charlie, a shapeshifting character. Maisie left Legends of Tomorrow in 2020 after the show's fifth season.

Directing and Film Roles

In 2018, Maisie started learning about directing on the set of Legends of Tomorrow. She was accepted into the Warner Brother’s Directors Program. She then went on to direct two episodes of Legends of Tomorrow.

In May 2019, it was announced that Maisie would star in The Kissing Booth 2. She played Chloe in the Netflix movie. In 2021, she returned for the sequel, The Kissing Booth 3.

Maisie also founded ‘Barefaced Productions’. This company aims to tell stories and provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds. In 2021, she co-wrote and directed a short film called ‘Sunday’s Child’. This film received many awards from film festivals.

In 2022, Maisie starred in the political drama The Undeclared War. She acted alongside famous actors like Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg. In June 2023, it was announced that Maisie Richardson-Sellers would join the second season of ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’. She will star with Nicole Kidman and other actors.

Personal Life and Initiatives

Maisie Richardson-Sellers is an advocate for positive change. In 2017, she co-founded Shethority with her co-stars from the Arrowverse shows. Shethority is an online group that aims to inspire and empower women. It's a place where women can share their stories and experiences. Other active members include Melissa Benoist and Caity Lotz. Through social media, women share their journeys of self-acceptance and overcoming challenges.

Film and Television Work

Maisie Richardson-Sellers has appeared in many films and TV shows.

Film Roles

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Korr Sella Cameo appearance
2020 The Kissing Booth 2 Chloe Winthrop Streaming film
2021 The Kissing Booth 3
2023 Jagged Mind Billie

Television Roles

Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2014–2015, 2017 The Originals Rebekah Mikaelson / Eva Sinclair Recurring role, 15 episodes
2016 Of Kings and Prophets Michal Main role, 9 episodes
2016–2020 Legends of Tomorrow Amaya Jiwe / Vixen Main role (season 2–3)
Charlie / Clotho Main role (season 4–5)
2020 Group Chat with Annie & Jayden Herself Episode: "Would You Rather Kiss"
2022 The Undeclared War Kathy Freeman Main role
2024 Wolf Hall - The Mirror and the Light Bess Oughtred Episode: "Defiance" (season 2)
2025 The Talamasca: The Secret Order Olive Main role
Nine Perfect Strangers Wolfie Main cast (season 2)

Directing Work

Directing
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Sunday's Child Director, Co-Writer, Producer Short Film
DC's Legends of Tomorrow Director Season 6, EP 14 ‘There Will Be Brood’
2022 Season 7 EP 10 ‘The Fixed Point'

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