Prime Video's new action comedy series Ride or Die has landed, and eagle-eyed viewers are already spotting a familiar face among the cast. Calam Lynch, who plays the character Sam in the show, is best known for his role in one of Netflix's biggest hits: Bridgerton.
Who is Calam Lynch?
Calam Lynch is a 31-year-old British actor born in Warwickshire to Irish actors Niamh Cusack and Finbar Lynch. He studied classics at Oxford University, graduating in 2017. Initially more interested in football, Lynch discovered his passion for acting after speaking with his cousin, actor Max Irons. During his time at university, he performed in stage productions and landed a role in the war film Dunkirk in his final year.
What is Calam Lynch's role in Ride or Die?
In Ride or Die, Lynch portrays Sam, a member of the organisation that employs Judith, a secret assassin played by Hannah Waddingham. Sam is responsible for assigning Judith's tasks and tracking her whereabouts, a job that proves challenging as the series progresses. He also shares a close bond with Queenie, played by Savannah Steyn, the daughter of one of Judith's old acquaintances.
Where have fans seen Calam Lynch before?
Fans will recognise Lynch from his role as Theo Sharpe in the second season of Bridgerton. Theo worked at a print shop where Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) sought information about Lady Whistledown. The two shared romantic moments, but Eloise ended their connection to protect him from consequences. Lynch has also appeared in Sweetpea, Miss Austen, and Outrageous.
More about Ride or Die
The series, now streaming on Prime Video, stars Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer as two unlikely friends on the run. Waddingham's character Judith is forced to reveal her secret assassin identity to her best friend Debbie (Spencer). The show has already become a hit with fans.
