Daisy Edgar‑Jones has carved out a unique niche: she keeps ending up opposite the actors the internet can’t stop swooning over. After sharing emotional scenes with Paul Mescal in Normal People and tackling true‑crime drama alongside Andrew Garfield in Under the Banner of Heaven, she’s now teaming with Glen Powell for next summer’s Twisters.
Speaking to Elle magazine, the 26‑year‑old laughed that friends tease her about her enviable co‑star list. “I’ve basically worked with all of the internet’s boyfriends,” she quipped, adding that each collaboration taught her something different about acting and on‑set chemistry.
Building a career on bold choices
Edgar‑Jones isn’t content to coast on past success. She told the magazine she deliberately seeks roles that scare her a little—stories with moral complexity or unexpected genre twists. “If it feels safe, it’s probably not for me,” she explained. The actress is especially keen on leading large‑scale studio projects that still put character first.
The kiss that got cut from Twisters
Rumors have circulated for months that early edits of Twisters included a brief kiss between Edgar‑Jones’ storm‑chaser Kate Cooper and Powell’s thrill‑seeking influencer. Edgar‑Jones confirmed the moment was filmed but ultimately landed on the cutting‑room floor. “It was sweet, but the pacing worked better without it,” she said. “The connection is still there—you just don’t need the kiss to prove it.”
A busy 2025 slate
Universal’s Twisters hits theaters on 18 July 2025, positioning Edgar‑Jones at the center of a modern update to the 1996 disaster classic. She’s also wrapped the period romance On Swift Horses and is circling several yet‑to‑be‑announced projects, including a potential adaptation of the next novel by Where the Crawdads Sing author Delia Owens.
Keeping fame in perspective
Despite her rapid ascent, Edgar‑Jones maintains a low‑key life in London, leaning on childhood friends and family for normalcy. She limits social‑media time, preferring to unwind with a cup of tea and a good book. “The online excitement is lovely,” she said, “but at home I’m just Daisy who forgot to buy milk.”
With multiple high‑profile releases on the horizon and a wish list of challenging roles, Edgar‑Jones shows no signs of slowing down. And if her track record is any indication, she’ll keep adding more of the internet’s favorite leading men to her growing résumé.