One of the most anticipated cinematic events of 2024 has arrived with “Trap,” promising a gripping M. Night Shyamalan experience that, as always, will keep us on edge.
In this latest project, Josh Hartnett returns to the spotlight as Cooper, a seemingly ordinary father who takes his daughter to a concert by one of their favorite pop stars. However, the bonding moment takes a dark turn when Cooper discovers that the event is a covert operation to catch a serial killer present at the venue.
While the lead delivers a standout performance, it’s the young actress playing his daughter who is capturing considerable attention. Here, get to know Ariel Donoghue, the rising star behind the role of Riley.
Ariel Donoghue’s age, birthday and career
According to her IMDb profile, Ariel Donoghue’s birthday is March 10, making her fourteen years old since she was born in 2010. Despite being at the early stages of her career, the actress has already accumulated eleven credits, with several notable projects.
Her first screen appearance came at the age of seven in the 2017 miniseries “High Life,” where she played a character named Millie in one episode of the six-part series led by Milly Alcock.
Donoghue gained further recognition with her role in the 2021 short film “Though,” where she portrayed a supporting character to Alex Kis’s Dew, a young child who must build her own defenses to protect herself from her abusive father.
Her first breakout role came in the family drama “Blueback,” where she starred as Abby, a young girl who befriends a wild blue grouper while diving and goes to great lengths to save the fish when it is threatened.
Ariel’s last work before “Trap” was alongside Josh Gad and Isla Fisher in the Peacock series “Wolf Like Me.” In this show, she played the daughter of Gad’s character, navigating a complex family dynamic that shifts dramatically when Fisher’s character, Iris, reveals a secret.
Ariel Donoghue’s parents
While Ariel Donoghue’s mother is not associated with the entertainment industry, her father, Brendan Donoghue, is an accomplished Australian actor with an impressive career spanning 52 movies and series.
Ariel Donoghue with her father for the “CAUGHT” premiere. (Source: Brendon Thorne for Getty Imaged)
Brendan’s notable works include “The Combination: Redemption,” the short film “Miracle Fish,” the series “Mr Inbetween,” and “High Life,” where he shared the screen with his daughter.
In addition to acting, Brendan has also worked as a producer on the 2014 short film “The Comedian” and the Stan series “CAUGHT”. For the first one, he also took the role of director.
