"Everything that you imagine about the 20s, the flapper girls and the bright young things, Ada kind of embodies a lot of that. She's part of this new generation with all this energy that's looking for a change after the First World War," actor Sophie Rundle, who plays Ada, told the BBC. The only female of the Shelby family, Ada Shelby is just as ruthless as her brothers. Widower to well-known communist Freddie Thorne, Ada distanced herself from the family before growing bored and taking up the position of Head of Property and Acquisitions in America in season three. Ada and Tommy share a special bond, and she is often the person who Tommy chooses to confide in about his personal troubles.
Sophie Rundle got her big break in Peaky Blinders, but prior to this, you may have spotted her onscreen in Shetland, Merlin, and Episodes. Now well-known in the UK thanks to her role as Ada, she's scored leading roles in Happy Valley, Bodyguard, Gentleman Jack, and more.