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A Discovery of Witches is a captivating fantasy series that follows the romance and adventure of Diana Bishop, a witch and a historian, and Matthew Clairmont, a vampire and a geneticist, as they unravel the secrets of a mysterious book that holds the key to their past and their future. The series is based on the bestselling All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness, and features a talented and diverse cast of actors who bring the characters to life. The series has been praised for its production values, plot, and chemistry, and has attracted millions of fans around the world.
The series has recently concluded its third and final season, which wrapped up the story of Diana and Matthew, as well as their allies and enemies. But what are the actors who played them doing now, after the show ended? Here is an update on the cast of A Discovery of Witches and their current projects.
Teresa Palmer: The Witch Who Found Her Soul Mate
Teresa Palmer played Diana Bishop, the protagonist and narrator of the series. She was a brilliant and brave historian, who discovered that she was a powerful witch with a rare ability to access the Book of Life, a magical tome that contained the secrets of the origins of all creatures. She also fell in love with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire who was her soul mate and her protector. Palmer delivered a stunning performance, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television.
Since A Discovery of Witches, Palmer has been working on several film and TV projects, such as Ride Like a Girl, a biopic of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, and The Place of No Words, a fantasy drama directed by her husband Mark Webber. She is also set to star in The Twin, a horror thriller about a woman who suspects that her twin brother is responsible for a series of murders, and The Hating Game, a romantic comedy based on a bestselling novel by Sally Thorne.
Matthew Goode: The Vampire Who Changed His Destiny
Matthew Goode played Matthew Clairmont, the love interest and co-protagonist of the series. He was a distinguished and handsome geneticist, who was also a centuries-old vampire and a member of the de Clermont family, one of the most influential and respected clans among the creatures. He was drawn to Diana Bishop, who was his soul mate and his equal, and helped her to unlock her potential and to face the dangers that threatened them. Goode gave a charismatic and compelling performance, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television.
Since A Discovery of Witches, Goode has been busy with several film and TV projects, such as The King’s Man, a prequel to the Kingsman franchise, where he plays Tristan, one of the founders of the secret spy organization, and The Duke, a biographical drama about Kempton Bunton, a taxi driver who stole a Goya painting from the National Gallery. He is also set to star in Silent Night, a dark comedy with Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode, and The House of Gucci, a crime drama about the murder of Maurizio Gucci, where he plays Tom Ford, the former creative director of the fashion house.
Edward Bluemel: The Vampire Who Found His Voice
Edward Bluemel played Marcus Whitmore, the vampire son and heir of Matthew Clairmont. He was a young and rebellious doctor, who was also the Grand Master of the Knights of Lazarus, a secret order of creatures who protected the de Clermont family and their allies. He fell in love with Phoebe Taylor, a human art curator, who he turned into a vampire and married. Bluemel gave a charming and lively performance, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television.
Since A Discovery of Witches, Bluemel has been working on several film and TV projects, such as Killing Eve, a spy thriller series where he plays Hugo, a MI6 agent who works with Eve Polastri, and Sex Education, a comedy-drama series where he plays Sean Wiley, a student at Moordale Secondary School. He is also set to star in The Offenders, a comedy-drama series with Stephen Merchant and Christopher Walken, and The Tower, a crime thriller series with Gemma Whelan and Tahirah Sharif.
