Caoilinn Springall

Caoilinn Springall
Born2011 or 2012 (age 12–13)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2020–present

Caoilinn Springall (born 2011 or 2012)[1] is an Irish[2][3] child actress. Her films include The Midnight Sky (2020) and The Beast Within (2024). On television, she is known for her role in the Amazon Prime series Citadel (2023).

Career

Springall made her feature film debut in the 2020 Netflix science-fiction drama, The Midnight Sky, directed by George Clooney.[4] In the film, she played the role of Iris, a mysterious young girl who forms a bond with Clooney's character, Augustine Lofthouse. Her performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and maturity, especially considering her young age.[1][5][6]

Following this, Springall secured a main role in the television film Citadel,[7] and a recurring role as Little Girl in the British psychological horror film Stopmotion.[8]

She is set to star in Paul W. S. Anderson's fantasy-adventure film In the Lost Lands, alongside Dave Bautista and Deirdre Mullins, which will be released in 2025.[9] Springall appeared in Doctor Who (2024), playing Splice Alison Vater.[10][11]

In May 2023, it was announced that Caoilinn Springall had joined the cast of The Beast Within, a film adaptation of Edward Levy's 1978 novel of the same name.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 The Midnight Sky Iris
2023 Stopmotion Little Girl
2024 The Beast Within Willo
2025 In the Lost Lands Young Girl

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023–present Citadel Hendrix Conroy Main role [13]
2024 Doctor Who Splice Alison Vater First episode

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2021 Critics' Choice Awards Best Young Actor/Actress The Midnight Sky Nominated [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Davis, Clayton (2020-12-11). "George Clooney on 'The Midnight Sky,' Young Co-Star Caoilinn Springall and How Fatherhood Changed Him". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  2. ^ Deignan, Tom (September 2021). ""Sky" the Limit for Caolilinn". Irish America. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ^ Greczmiel, Mark (21 December 2021). "'Midnight Sky' shines bright for George Clooney, young co-star". WPTV. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  4. ^ "What an 8-year-old taught George Clooney about acting". king5.com. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  5. ^ Davis, Clayton (2020-12-08). "George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall on the Silence of 'The Midnight Sky' and Filming in Iceland". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-31). "'Citadel': Osy Ikhile & 'Midnight Sky's' Caoilinn Springall Join Amazon's Russo Brothers Global Event Series; 7 Set To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-31). "'Citadel': Osy Ikhile & 'Midnight Sky's' Caoilinn Springall Join Amazon's Russo Brothers Global Event Series; 7 Set To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  8. ^ Morris, D. (2024-02-27). "Horror Beat: Robert Morgan brings STOPMOTION to bloody life". The Beat. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  9. ^ "Caoilinn Springall chats Puppets, Horror and THE BEAST WITHIN – Nadine Whitney interviews – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS". 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  10. ^ "Doctor Who boss offers ominous warning about character in Steven Moffat's Boom". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  11. ^ Belam, Martin (2024-05-18). "Doctor Who: Boom – season one episode three recap". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  12. ^ "The Beast Within (2024) Filming Locations and Cast Information". 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2023). "Citadel Sets Premiere Date; First Look At Amazon Global Spy Series Reveals Lesley Manville Casting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.