The Cast ofThe Phantom of the Opera:Where Are They Now?

Mar. 15, 2025

Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler in ‘The Phantom of the Opera.'.Photo:Alex Bailey/Really Useful/Warner Brothers/Kobal/Shutterstock

Alex Bailey/Really Useful/Warner Brothers/Kobal/Shutterstock

It’s been 20 years sinceEmmy RossumandGerard Butlerstepped into the iconic mask and white dress to bringThe Phantom of the Operato the big screen.The movie, which was released widely in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2005, is filled with all of the iconic moments from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical that made it the longest running show in Broadway history.Now, 20 years later, see what the film’s star-studded cast is up to today.

It’s been 20 years sinceEmmy RossumandGerard Butlerstepped into the iconic mask and white dress to bringThe Phantom of the Operato the big screen.

The movie, which was released widely in the U.S. on Jan. 21, 2005, is filled with all of the iconic moments from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical that made it the longest running show in Broadway history.

Now, 20 years later, see what the film’s star-studded cast is up to today.

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Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler.Alex Bailey/Really Useful/Warner Brothers/Kobal/Shutterstock; Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Alex Bailey/Really Useful/Warner Brothers/Kobal/Shutterstock; Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Since then he’s booked several big parts in films such as300,P.S. I Love You,The Ugly Truth,The Bounty Hunter, Olympus Has Fallenand most recentlyDen of Thieves: Panteraas well as lending his voice to the collection ofHow to Train Your Dragonanimated films.

Coming up, Butler is set to reprise both hisHow to Train Your Dragoncharacter Stoick andHas Fallenfranchise character Mike Banning in theHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action film andHas Fallen 4.

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Emmy Rossum

The early 2000s were a busy time for Emmy Rossum who not only landed the role of Christine inPhantombut also appeared in movies such asMystic RiverandThe Day After Tomorrow. The role in the film adaptation of the legendary musical made perfect sense for Rossum who sang with the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in New York City as a child. In 2007, she released her first album.

In late 2024, Rossum performed in the off-Broadway production ofWaldenin New York City.

Rossum wedMr. Robotcreator Sam Esmail in 2017 and the two share a son and a daughter.

03of 06Patrick WilsonPatrick Wilson.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Harold Feng/GettyPhantommarked one ofPatrick Wilson’s first onscreen credits with the role of Raoul after starting his career on stage and on Broadway. Since then he’s appeared in films likeHard Candy,Watchmen, The Switch, Prometheusand a slew of horror films includingInsidious, The Conjuring, The NunandAnnabelle Comes Home.He’s also landed recurring roles on series likeA Gifted Man,Fargoand brief appearances onGirlsandThe Other Two. Most recently he appeared as Scott in the movieMillers in Marriagewhich reunited him withPhantomcostarMinnie Driver. In 2025 he is set to reprise the role of Ed Warren inThe Conjuring: Last Rites.Wilson married fellow actorDagmara Domińczykin 2005 after first meeting in drama school. They share two sons, Kalin and Kassian.

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Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Harold Feng/Getty

Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Harold Feng/Getty

Phantommarked one ofPatrick Wilson’s first onscreen credits with the role of Raoul after starting his career on stage and on Broadway. Since then he’s appeared in films likeHard Candy,Watchmen, The Switch, Prometheusand a slew of horror films includingInsidious, The Conjuring, The NunandAnnabelle Comes Home.

He’s also landed recurring roles on series likeA Gifted Man,Fargoand brief appearances onGirlsandThe Other Two. Most recently he appeared as Scott in the movieMillers in Marriagewhich reunited him withPhantomcostarMinnie Driver. In 2025 he is set to reprise the role of Ed Warren inThe Conjuring: Last Rites.

Wilson married fellow actorDagmara Domińczykin 2005 after first meeting in drama school. They share two sons, Kalin and Kassian.

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Minnie Driver

After appearing in superstar-making roles inCircle of Friends,Grosse Pointe BlankandGood Will Huntingin the 1990s, and even lending her voice toTarzanas Jane in 1999, Minnie Driver had fun taking on the role of diva Carlotta inPhantom.

She soon after landed the Emmy-nominated role of Dahlia Malloy onThe Richesand in 2014 began another leading role on the small screen inAbout a Boy. Starting in 2016 she starred as Maya DiMeo inSpeechlessfor the show’s three season run. She later appeared on multiple episodes ofWill & GraceandThe Serpent Queenand most recently lent her voice toArcane.

Driver became a mom in 2008 when she welcomed son Henry (she chose to keep his father’s identity a secret). In 2024, Driver marked her six-year anniversary with partnerAddison O’Dea.

05of 06Miranda RichardsonMiranda Richardson.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave Benett/GettyMiranda Richardson had more than two decades worth of screen and stage credits when she stepped into the role of Madame Giry inPhantom,including Oscar-nominated performances in 1992’sDamageand 1994’sTom & Viv.Since then, she appeared as Rita Skeeter inHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1and landed roles in series includingParade’s End,World Without EndandCurfew. Her most recent credit came in 2023 when she voiced the character of Mrs. Tweedy inChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget—a role she originally played in 2000.

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Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave Benett/Getty

Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Dave Benett/Getty

Miranda Richardson had more than two decades worth of screen and stage credits when she stepped into the role of Madame Giry inPhantom,including Oscar-nominated performances in 1992’sDamageand 1994’sTom & Viv.

Since then, she appeared as Rita Skeeter inHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1and landed roles in series includingParade’s End,World Without EndandCurfew. Her most recent credit came in 2023 when she voiced the character of Mrs. Tweedy inChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget—a role she originally played in 2000.

06of 06Ciarán HindsCiarán Hinds.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Damien Eagers/PA Images via GettyCiarán Hinds had also been working in film and theater for years when he landed the role of Firmin inPhantom —including alongside Driver inCircle of Friendsand in Broadway’sCloser.He later appeared in major films such asTinker Tailor Solider SpyandHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2as well as on Broadway again in productions ofCat on a Hot Tin RoofandThe Crucible. His voice can be heard both inFrozenandFrozen IIand made various appearances onGame of Thrones. In 2021, the Belfast native starred in the Oscar-nominated filmBelfastas Pop, a role thatearned him his first Acadaemy Award nomination, for best supporting actor.Most recently, Hinds landed roles onThe Dryas well asThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powertelevision series.He and his wife Hélène Patarot split their time between Paris and London, and have a daughter, Aoife Hinds, who has acted in shows includingDerry GirlsandNormal People.

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Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds.Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Damien Eagers/PA Images via Getty

Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection; Damien Eagers/PA Images via Getty

Ciarán Hinds had also been working in film and theater for years when he landed the role of Firmin inPhantom —including alongside Driver inCircle of Friendsand in Broadway’sCloser.

He later appeared in major films such asTinker Tailor Solider SpyandHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2as well as on Broadway again in productions ofCat on a Hot Tin RoofandThe Crucible. His voice can be heard both inFrozenandFrozen IIand made various appearances onGame of Thrones. In 2021, the Belfast native starred in the Oscar-nominated filmBelfastas Pop, a role thatearned him his first Acadaemy Award nomination, for best supporting actor.

Most recently, Hinds landed roles onThe Dryas well asThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powertelevision series.

He and his wife Hélène Patarot split their time between Paris and London, and have a daughter, Aoife Hinds, who has acted in shows includingDerry GirlsandNormal People.

source: people.com