The Jingle Bell Heist cast features Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells and Lucy Punch. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Michael Fimognari’s 2025 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.
Jingle Bell Heist focuses on two thieves in London. As an American woman named Sophia looks after her second mother, she meets a disgraced repair specialist. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they attempt to rob a corrupt department store owner. Here’s every actor and character in Jingle Bell Heist.
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Olivia Holt as Sophia
Character Profile: An American thief in London. She is a Philadelphia native who needs money to help her sick mother. Sophia colludes against a businessman with a department store employee.
Holt’s Resume: Kim Crawford in Kickin’ It (2011-15), Dagger/Tandy Bowen in Cloak & Dagger (2018-19), Kate Wallis in Cruel Summer (2021), Pam Miller in Totally Killer (2023), Ally McCabe in Heart Eyes (2025)
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Connor Swindells as Nick
Character Profile: A repair specialist. He spent time in prison after being set up for a robbery. Nick needs money to be close to his young daughter.
Swindells’ Resume: Adam Groff in Sex Education (2019-23), Robert Martin in Emma (2020), David Stirling in Rogue Heroes (2022-), Aaron Dinkins in Barbie (2023), Jae Donnelly in Scoop (2024)
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Lucy Punch as Cynthia Sterling
Character Profile: The wife of a department store owner. She is annoyed by the facade of their lifestyle. Cynthia colludes against her husband with Sophia and Nick.
Punch’s Resume: Hattie in Ella Enchanted (2004), Darla in Dinner for Schmucks (2010), Lucinda in Into the Woods (2014), Kate Middleton in The Prince (2021), Sheryl in I’m Beginning to See the Light (2025)
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Peter Serafinowicz as Maxwell Sterling
Character Profile: A department store owner. He set up Nick in a stolen goods scheme. Maxwell had a relationship with Sophia’s mother in the past.
Serafinowicz’s Resume: Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Denarian Saal in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Aldo in Spy (2015), Sommelier in John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), Spitelout in How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Natasha Joseph as Rita
Character Profile: Sophia’s mother. She tries to cover from cancer. Rita’s free health care plan ends as Sophia plans a robbery.
Joseph’s Resume: Sarah Boulsworth in Rocket’s Island (2014-15), DS Tandy in Freak of Nurture (2015), Celia Dunham/Linda McIntyre in Emmerdale Farm (2017-22), Doctor in Sex Education (2019-21), Evelyn Evans in Platform 7 (2023)
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Jingle Bell Heist Cast: Poppy Drayton as Brianna
Character Profile: Nick’s ex-wife. She seeks money for childcare support. Brianna left Nick after he went to prison for a robbery.
Drayton’s Resume: Madeleine Allsopp in Downton Abbey (2013), Amberle Elessedil in The Shannara Chronicles (2016-17), Elizabeth in The Little Mermaid (2018), Abigael Jameson-Caine in Charmed (2019-21), Elise in See You Soon (2019)
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The Jingle Bell Heist cast also includes:
- Michael Salami as Ralph
- Belal Sabir as Ali Zafar
- Jess Lloyd-Jones as Lulu
- Mariah Louca as Lori
- Ellie Nunn as Bethany
- James Dryden as Leo Stein
- Alara-Star Khan as Maddie
- Chyna-Rose Frederick as Matilda
- Nicola Alexis as Diane
- Ed Kear as Eddie Morris
Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.
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