Here's What the Cast of The Pursuit of Love Looks Like in Real Life

The Cinderella and Downton Abbey actress plays heroine Linda Radlett, an aristocrat who spent her early life locked in her father's estate, unable to socialize or receive an education. She is impulsive, charismatic, and wild, fighting for true love at all costs and distinctly does not fit into the shape of womanhood carved out for women of her station.

Beecham is best known for her role in Hail Caesar! and her critically acclaimed titular part in the 2017 British drama film, Daphne. Fanny is one of The Pursuit of Love's two main characters, but also the series' narrator, who was raised by an aunt who valued education, sending her to school. Fanny, a far more conservative and reserved personality, spent holidays with the Radletts and developed a lifelong near-sisterhood with Linda.

Scott plays Merlin, the Radlett's neighbor known for his eccentricity, and wild parties filled with artists of all kinds. He even keeps horses in his dining room. Merlin sees a kindred spirit in Linda and the pair become close friends. Viewers will recognize Scott from his iconic roles as Hot Priest in Fleabag and Moriarty in Sherlock.

The successful actress (fans may know her from The Newsroom) not only wrote and directed the series, but also appears as The Bolter, Fanny's mother. Fanny and the Radletts gave her mother this nickname because, to put it simply, she always "bolted" on Fanny, leaving with new men. As she grows up, Fanny strives to be the polar opposite of her mother.

The star of The Affair plays Linda's father Matthew (referred to by Fanny as Uncle Matthew). Matthew is exceedingly strict and keeps his children locked up in his expansive ancestral home. He does not believe women need educations, so his daughters do not attend school.

Sadie essentially goes along with her overbearing husband, Matthew, and conforms to traditional female roles. Dolly Wells, a British actress, plays the Radlett matriarch. Wells is best known for her role co-writing and starring in the series Doll & Em, alongside close friend Emily Mortimer.

Fabrice is one of Linda's many love interests, though Linda pays particular attention in the wealthy French gentleman. He makes Linda exceedingly happy as he showers her with gifts and affection. However, he has a hidden secret. Viewers may know the French-Moroccan actor from his reoccurring role in Call My Agent!

Latif most recently starred in the CBS All Access television series, Star Trek: Discovery. Here, he plays Alfred Wincham, an intellectual Brit who eventually marries Fanny. The pair have many children, though Fanny feels constrained by her role in the family.

Just as she transitions into adulthood, Linda meets Tony Kroesig, the son of a rich banker, at a ball and falls for him quickly. The pair eventually marry, though Linda overlooks many of Kroesig's flaws and the relationship faces a rocky path forward.