As if her stunning film resume isn't impressive enough, Rice has also proven to be a terrific presence on the television side of things. In 2019, she starred in the fifth season of "Black Mirror" as the co-lead of the dizzying and emotional episode "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too." In the segment, Rice portrays Rachel, a teen who's obsessed with her favorite pop star Ashley O (Miley Cyrus) and gets the chance to bring a piece of her home via a new artificial intelligence device. Of course, Rachel soon discovers that there's something not quite right about this technology. The episode is an absolute roller coaster of emotions, ranging from comedy to devastation and back again, and Rice's thoughtful performance is the glue that holds it all together.
Similarly, she also played a pivotal role in another celebrated series, "Mare of Easttown." In the compelling crime drama, which had audiences on the edge of their seats during 2021, she stars as Siobhan Sheehan, the daughter of the titular character and a young woman who tries to keep her broken family moving forward as the entire town reels from a spree of horrific crimes. As with many of her roles, Rice brought a bit of herself to the performance. As she explained in an ODDA Magazine interview, "What drew me to Siobhan is that she feels like the only thing holding everybody together. ... That's something that I connected to because I try to make peace, deescalate the situations." Rice's ability to take such a deep dive into her characters' mindsets is undoubtedly part of the reason she's such an in-demand and established actor already.
So, if after watching "Senior Year" you were wondering where you might've seen Angourie Rice, who plays the younger version of Rebel Wilson's comedic character, hopefully this jogged your memory a bit. And one thing's for sure — you can definitely count on seeing more of Rice's face in the future.
