Irish Wish Cast And Characters: A Guide To Lindsay Lohan's New Fantasy Rom-Com

Lindsay Lohan returns to rom-com magic in Irish Wish. This article delves into the enchanting love story and explores the stellar cast bringing this charming tale to life!

Updated on Mar 16, 2024  |  03:49 PM IST |  69.9K
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Ed Speleers (Left) Lindsay Lohan (Center) Alexander Vlahos (Right) (IMDb)

Lindsay Lohan is bringing back the magic of rom-coms via Irish Wish, which is now streaming on Netflix. 

In the film, the Ides of March actress plays a nerdy book editor who makes the mistake of falling in love with one of the most acclaimed writers. He, though, opines that their pairing would only work best if it's platonic. 

To know how Lohan’s love story in the film turns out, head to Netflix, and to know more about who forms the cast of the latest rom-com on the streaming giant, scroll on! 


Irish Wish — Cast and Characters Explored 

Lindsay Lohan plays FMC Maddie Kelly 

Lindsay Lohan plays FMC Maddie Kelly (IMDb)

Maddie edits all of the best-selling books of author Paul Kennedy, except for his most recent one, which she basically wrote herself. 

After collaborating with the charming author for years, Maddie finds herself developing feelings for him that she knows she shouldn't have. In fact, quite the opposite of it, she feels so strongly for him that she wishes to marry him, a wish that unexpectedly materializes.

Lohan is known for films like The Parent Trap, Mean Girls, Falling for Christmas, and more. 

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Alexander Vlahos plays Lohan’s love interest in the film 

Alexander Vlahos plays Lohan’s love interest in the film (IMDb)

Vlahos’ Paul Kennedy hails from Ireland. He relies heavily on Maddie for edits, without having a single clue about her feelings for him. Don't we love ourselves a dumb and ignorant romance hero, people? 

Alexander Vlahos has multiple acting credits to his name and has worked in notable projects like Outlander, Sanditon, Bright World: So It Goes, Lola, and more. 

Ed Speleers as James Thomas 

Ed Speleers as James Thomas in Irish Wish (IMDb)

Speleers' James, a traveler and a photographer, bumps into Lohan’s Maddie in Ireland and guides her through her turmoil. 

Speleers is known for playing Jack Crusher in Star Trek: Picard, Rhys in You, and Stephen Bonnet in Outlander, and more. 

Ayesha Curry as Heather 

Ayesha Curry as Heather in Irish wish (IMDb)

Curry plays Maddie’s best friend Heather in the film. 

The actress, married to renowned basketball player Stephen Curry, is known for her roles in Gary Unmarried, Love for Sale, The Bold Type, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and more. 

Elizabeth Tan as Emma Taylor 

Elizabeth Tan as Emma Taylor in Irish wish (IMDb)

Another one of Maddie’s good friends, Tan portrays the woman who is marrying Paul before Maddie wishes him for herself. 

Tan is known for her appearances in The Singapore Grip, Top Boy, Emily in Paris, Agatha and the Midnight Murders and more. 

Jane Seymour as Maddie’s supportive mother Rosemary Kelly 

Jane Seymour as Maddie’s supportive mother Rosemary Kelly (IMDb)

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Seymour plays a school principal and the quintessential mother to Maggie in the film. 

She is also known for her previous work in Somewhere in Time, Live and Let Die, Wedding Crashers, Dr, Quinn, Medicine Woman, and more. 

Irish Wish is now streaming on Netflix. The film was released on March 15. 

FAQ

What is Irish Wish about?
Irish Wish follows the story of Maddie Kelly, a nerdy book editor played by Lindsay Lohan, who falls in love with acclaimed author Paul Kennedy, portrayed by Alexander Vlahos. However, their romance faces complications when Paul believes their relationship should remain platonic.

Where can one watch Irish Wish?
Irish Wish is available for streaming on Netflix.

What genre is Irish Wish?
Irish Wish is a fantasy romantic comedy film.

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