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If you know Jonathan Bailey as Anthony in Bridgerton or Fiyero in Wicked, his earlier work offers a very different set of performances: political drama, crime, comedy and historical stories. Here are 15 worthwhile screen credits, ranked by Bailey’s performance and role prominence, career significance, recognition where documented, range, and how well each title works as a recommendation. The order is an editorial judgment, not an objective scorecard.
15. Testament of Youth
Format: Film. Bailey’s role: supporting role; the character name is not established in the cited filmography.
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This wartime period drama is a useful early-career pick for viewers interested in Bailey’s work before his best-known television roles. Its place here reflects the limited role detail available, rather than a claim that it is less accomplished than the titles above it. Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography lists the credit.
14. Doctor Who
Format: Television series. Bailey’s role: guest role; a character name is not established in the cited filmography.
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For science-fiction fans, this is a chance to see Bailey in a genre far removed from the romantic and historical parts that later made him widely familiar. It ranks below his more substantial or better-documented appearances because the available credit listing does not establish the size of his part. Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography includes the series.
13. Broadchurch (season two)
Format: Television crime drama. Bailey’s role: Olly Stevens.
Set in the fictional town of Broadchurch, the series follows a community shaped by crime and its aftermath. Bailey appears in season two as Olly, a journalist. It is a strong choice for viewers who want a tense ensemble drama and an earlier example of his television work, though his part is not the central attraction. Netflix Tudum’s Bailey guide identifies the series, and his agency CV lists the role.
12. Leonardo
Format: Television drama. Bailey’s role: a supporting role; the character name is not stated in the cited guide.
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11. Testament of Youth is not the only early film worth seeking out
Bailey’s earlier film work is less comprehensively documented in the sources cited here than his recent television credits. Rather than inflate a short supporting appearance into a leading performance, this list gives early screen work a lower position when the role’s scale or character details are not established. For a confirmed film credit, see Testament of Youth at No. 15. Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography is a cross-check for credits, not a guide to their quality or prominence.
10. Wicked
Format: Film. Bailey’s role: Fiyero.
Bailey’s turn as the charming prince brings a buoyant, musical-fantasy energy to a film better known for its central witch story. It is an easy recommendation for viewers drawn to spectacle and songs, and a valuable contrast with the restrained drama of Fellow Travelers. Fiyero is a supporting character, so the franchise’s scale should not be confused with Bailey’s screen time. Netflix Tudum and Rotten Tomatoes list the credit.
9. Crashing
Format: Television comedy. Bailey’s role: Sam.
This early comedy is the pick for viewers who want Bailey in a scruffier, more awkward register than the polished romantic leads of his later work. It matters as an early notable credit in accounts of his career, even if it does not offer the scale of his later showcase roles. TIME’s September 30, 2025 profile discusses Crashing as an early role, and The Guardian’s February 2025 interview also covers the series.
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Bailey’s part in Broadchurch is supporting rather than central, but the show is a compelling option if you prefer mysteries and character-driven crime stories to romance or fantasy. It is ranked above the less-documented early credits because the role is identified: Bailey plays Olly Stevens in season two. His agency CV confirms the character.
7. Leonardo brings historical drama into the mix
Choose Leonardo for a period setting and an ensemble approach to its subject. The available role evidence confirms Bailey’s participation but does not name his character, which limits how specifically his performance can be assessed here. Its value in the ranking is the variety it adds to a viewing list otherwise anchored by contemporary drama, comedy and fantasy. Netflix Tudum lists the series among Bailey’s screen work.
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6. Testament of Youth offers a period-film entry point
For viewers who want Bailey’s film work outside Wicked, Testament of Youth is a useful early credit to look up. The cited filmography verifies his appearance, but the available sources do not establish the character or the prominence of his part. That makes it a lower-priority recommendation than the better-documented performances further up the list. Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography includes the film.
5. Doctor Who is the genre-fan’s short detour
Bailey’s appearance in Doctor Who makes this a natural curiosity for fans of the long-running science-fiction series, especially those tracing his screen career. The available credit listing does not give a character name or role size, so it is best approached as a guest appearance rather than a Bailey-led showcase. Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography lists it.
4. Crashing shows a different comic side
In Crashing, Bailey is part of a comedy ensemble rather than the commanding romantic lead viewers may associate with Bridgerton. That contrast makes it a particularly good follow-up for anyone curious about his range. Its early place in his career gives it added interest, though the sources cited here do not document an award or a major individual accolade for the series. TIME and The Guardian both discuss it in relation to his career.
3. Wicked makes the list’s biggest genre leap
As Fiyero, Bailey brings charm and a lighter musical presence to a fantasy world far removed from the drawing rooms of Bridgerton. The supporting role is not as deep a showcase as the leading parts in the dramas above it, but it makes Wicked an engaging pick for viewers who want a large-scale musical film. Netflix Tudum identifies Bailey’s role.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.2. Bridgerton
Format: Television romantic drama. Bailey’s role: Anthony Bridgerton.
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Bailey’s performance as Anthony—an eldest son caught between family duty and personal desire—is the defining screen role for many viewers who discovered him through the series. Its central romance also gives his performance room to evolve across a sustained story. The reason it does not take the top position is that Fellow Travelers offers a more concentrated performance-led showcase. In a February 2025 interview, Bailey reflected on the series’ audience impact and on playing a man-woman love story as a gay actor. The Guardian’s interview provides that context; Netflix Tudum identifies his role.
1. Fellow Travelers
Format: Political miniseries. Bailey’s role: Tim Laughlin, an idealistic congressional staffer.
This is the strongest all-around recommendation for viewers seeking Bailey at the center of a demanding dramatic story. His performance traces Tim’s hopes and vulnerabilities within a political and historical setting, giving the role more dramatic weight than a brief supporting credit can provide. Bailey won the 2024 Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries for the part, according to his agency CV. That recognition supports the recommendation, but the ranking rests on the performance and the series’ value as a focused drama, not on the award alone. Netflix Tudum describes the series as a political miniseries and identifies Tim as an idealistic congressional staffer.
Where to start, depending on what you like
- For romance: Start with Bridgerton and Anthony Bridgerton’s story.
- For a serious, performance-led drama: Choose Fellow Travelers.
- For comedy: Try Crashing to see Bailey in an earlier, less polished comic role.
- For fantasy and musical spectacle: Watch Wicked for his supporting turn as Fiyero.
- For crime drama: Visit season two of Broadchurch, where he plays Olly Stevens.
Streaming rights vary by country and change over time. Netflix Tudum’s guide supplies role context, not confirmation that every title is currently available on Netflix.
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