Erin Kellyman

Erin Mae Kellyman (born 17 October 1998) is a British actress. Kellyman appears as Enfys Nest, leader of the rebel Cloud Riders, in Solo: A Star Wars Story[1][2] and Eponine Thénardier in the 2019 BBC adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel Les Miserables.

Erin Kellyman
Born (1998-10-17) 17 October 1998
Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
OccupationActress

Early life and education

Originally from Tamworth, Staffordshire, Kellyman was a graduate of the Nottingham Television Workshop.

Career

Kellyman appeared in Raised by Wolves, written by Caitlin Moran and her sister Caroline Moran for Channel 4. She also appeared in the 2016 BBC sitcom The Coopers Vs The Rest with Tanya Franks and Kerry Godliman, about a trio of adopted children raised by a suburban couple.[3]

The role of Nest in Solo has been reported as the ‘anti-hero we deserve’[4] and ‘the most important new character introduced in the movie’.[5] This role has reported to have given Kellyman ‘global recognition’.[6] For the role Kellyman had to go through three stages of audition.[7]

Kellyman also appears in the BBC's adaptation of Les Misérables as Éponine alongside Olivia Colman, Lily Collins, David Oyelowo and Dominic West.[8] Kellyman praised the diversity in the BBC Production admitting she never considered she’d be able to play such a role in a period drama.[9]

Kellyman appeared in BBC Two dark comedy series Don’t Forget The Driver, starring Toby Jones.[10]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Director Notes
2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Enfys Nest Ron Howard
2020 The Green Knight David Lowery Post-production

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015–2016 Raised by Wolves Cathy 5 episodes
2017 Uncle Eleanor 1 episode
2018–2019 Les Misérables Éponine 3 episodes
2019 Don't Forget the Driver Kayla 6 episodes
2020 Life Maya 6 episodes
2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Flag Smasher

References
  1. "Latest World & National News & Headlines". USATODAY.com. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  2. Furness, Hannah (10 January 2018). "BBC unveils cast of new Les Miserables series with pledge to take classic back to its roots". Retrieved 22 January 2019 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. Mohan, Isabel (29 August 2016). "The Coopers vs The Rest has promise but feels like a poor imitation of My Family:Â review". Retrieved 22 January 2019 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. "Solo's Enfys Nest: The Star Wars Anti-Hero We Deserve". Den of Geek. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  5. "Enfys Nest Is Solo's Most Important New Star Wars Character". ScreenRant. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  6. staff2018-10-04T07:57:00+01:00, Screen. "Stars of Tomorrow 2018: Erin Kellyman (actor)". Screen. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  7. "Unmasking Enfys Nest: An Interview with Erin Kellyman". StarWars.com. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  8. "Solo: A Star Wars Story: Who is Erin Kellyman? Who does she play in Star Wars? | Films | Entertainment". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  9. "BBC - Interview with Erin Kellyman - Media Centre". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  10. Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "Cast announced for new Toby Jones comedy : Other news 2018 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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