Julia McDermott

Julia McDermott
EducationThe Juilliard School
OccupationActress
Years active2019-present

Julia McDermott is an American actress. For her role as Stacey in the stage play Weather Girl she was nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Career

McDermott attended The Juilliard School. Her first project after graduating was appearing in the Brian Watkins play Epiphany by The Druid Theater Company in Ireland. In 2019, she appeared off-Broadway in Will Arbery's play Heroes of the Fourth Turning. The play was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

McDermott appeared on stage in the role of California weather reporter Stacey in one-woman satirical comedy play Weather Girl at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it was acclaimed, securing Scotsman Fringe First, Popcorn Award, LIST Award and Lustrum Award, before going on to perform at the Soho Theatre, London. The show was written by Brian Watkins, and directed by Tyne Rafaeli. For the role she was nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Laurence Olivier Awards.

On screen, McDermott portrayed Carolyn Bryant in American historical drama miniseries Women of the Movement on ABC in January 2022. The following year, she had a recurring role as Fiona in Hulu comedy series Up Here. In 2024, she had a guest role on CBS series Elsbeth.

In 2024, McDermott appeared in the Brian Watkins short film Diviners alongside Lewis Pullman. McDermott joined the cast of John Lee Hancock film Monsanto as well as historical sports drama The 99'ers as soccer player Brandi Chastain, in 2026.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2022 Women of the Movement Carolyn Bryant 5 episodes
2023 Up Here Fiona 3 episodes
2024 Elsbeth Lana 1 episode
2024 Diviners Short film
TBA Monsanto† TBA
TBA The 99'ers† Brandi Chastain

References

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  2. ↑ "Review: Heroes of the Fourth Turning at Playwrights Horizons". exeuntnyc.com. 7 Oct 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Finalist: Heroes of the Fourth Turning, by Will Arbery". Pulitzer Prizes. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  4. ↑ Wiegand, Chris (6 August 2024). "Weather Girl review – apocalyptic comedy gives chilling forecast for a burning planet". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Edinburgh Fringe First Awards 2024 – All winners announced". West End Theatre. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hit Edinburgh Fringe play Weather Girl transfers to Soho Theatre in London starring Julia McDermott". West End Theatre. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  7. ↑ "Nominations Announced for Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard". theatreweekly.com. March 5, 2026. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  8. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2021). "'Women Of the Movement': Chris Coy, Julia McDermott & Carter Jenkins Join ABC Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ↑ Rice, Lynette (June 23, 2022). "Hulu Musical Series 'Up Here' Casts Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Julie McDermott". Whatsonstage. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  11. ↑ McLachlan, Megan (October 27, 2024). "SCAD Savannah Film Festival Honors 'The Piano Lesson,' 'The Substance' & More". The Contending. Retrieved 23 October 2026.
  12. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 16, 2026). "John Lee Hancock's Netflix Courtroom Drama On 2018 Monsanto Case Adds Six To Cast Joining Jonathan Bailey & Laura Dern". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 16, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 28, 2025). "Netflix Developing Drama 'The 99'ers' On 1999 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team; 'Watchmen's Nicole Kassell To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 Jan 2026.
  14. ↑ Thatcher, Kirsty (17 March 2026). "Meet the cast of 'The 99'ers' and the real-life football icons they're playing". Russh.com. Retrieved 23 October 2026.