Anatomy Of A Scan**l: Who plays a young Sophie and James Whitehouse?
Posted by  badge Boss on Apr 21, 2022 - 05:24PM
The pair fall in love at Oxford University (Picture: Netflix)

Anatomy Of A Scan**l came to Netflix last week but who portrays the student versions of the main characters James Whitehouse  

The political thriller has quickly gripped viewers, after it dropped earlier this month, with a cast full of recognisable faces. 

Based on Sarah Vaughan’s 2018 book of the same name, the political thriller follows  (Rupert Friend) who is alleged to have raped junior staffer Olivia (Naomi Scott), after conducting an affair.

James is faced with his reputation being tarnished forever when he’s accused of the crime, which he insists he did not carry out.

While his ), sticks by him, many don’t, as he faces up to the courts.

Fans are given insight into the pair’s history, as they met , with younger actors portraying them as students. 

James and Sophie find themselves at the centre of a political Scan**l (Picture: Ana Cristina Blumenkron)

In flashbacks, we see how they fell in love during their time at Oxford together – but who plays young Sophie and James Whitehouse? 

Who plays young Sophie and what else have they been in?

Sophie is known for her role in Find Me Paris (Picture: via Netflix)

Sophie is played by Hannah Dodd, a 26-year-old actress from London.

As well as Anatomy Of A Scan**l, Hannah has featured in Eternals, Find Me In Paris and Harlots. 

She will also star in the upcoming movie Enola Homes 2, which will be released later this year, alongside Millie Bobby Brown. 

Who plays young James and what else have they been in?

Ben Radcliffe plays a young James (Picture: Netflix)

Meanwhile, a young James is portrayed by Ben Radcliffe, 23, in his element at the prestigious uni, where he is a member of the elusive Libertine Club.

This was, unsurprisingly, partly inspired by the real Bullingdon Club – the famous all-boys society at Oxford University – which Prime Minister Boris Johnson was a member of.

Actor James is best known for his role in CW’s Pandora.

He has appeared in over a growing list of films and television programs, including Cuban Fury and Hetty Feather.

James is also filming for Apple’s upcoming miniseries, Masters of the Air, produced by  and starring Tom Hanks.

Anatomy Of A Scan**l can be streamed in full on Netflix now.