Darragh Hand

Hand began his television career with appearances in the crime drama series Grace and Silent Witness, playing Leo and Kai, respectively, in 2023. His role in Silent Witness spanned two episodes, while his appearance in Grace was in one episode. In 2024, he played Michael Holden in four episodes of the Netflix series Heartstopper.

In 2026, Hand joined the main cast of the Netflix comedy-drama series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast as Liam, a member of the local Garda. He also appeared as Michael Holden in the film Heartstopper Forever in 2026.

Hand's stage credits include For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, in which he played Sable at New Diorama Theatre in 2021. He reprised the role at the Royal Court Theatre in 2022 and at the Apollo Theatre in 2023. His performance earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Laurence Olivier Awards. In 2022, he played Clef in Bangers at Soho Theatre.

In 2023, Hand appeared as Marcus Rashford in Dear England at the Olivier Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold. The play, a fictionalized account of the England football team under manager Gareth Southgate, transferred to the Prince Edward Theatre for the 2023-2024 period.

From March to June 2026, Hand played Chevalier Danceny in Christopher Hampton's adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Lyttelton Theatre of the National Theatre. The production was directed by Marianne Elliott and featured Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner.