Ewan Horrocks

Ewan Horrocks
Born
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present
TelevisionDomina
The Last Kingdom

Ewan Horrocks is an English actor. He has appeared in the historical drama series Domina as Drusus (2021–2023) and in the Netflix series The Last Kingdom as Ælfweard of Wessex (2022).

Early life

He was born and raised in Halifax, Yorkshire. He has one sister. He worked as a lifeguard in a local swimming pool prior to acting. Aged 16 years-old, he joined the National Youth Theatre and an acting school in Manchester.[1][2]

Career

Horrocks had his first television role playing young Drusus, the son of Livia Drusilla, in Roman historical Domina in 2021.[3][4]

In 2022, Horrocks played Ælfweard, the son of Edward the Elder.[5][6] He reprised the role in the 2023 film The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die.[7]

In 2023, he was cast in The Yellow Tie alongside John Malkovich, playing a young Sergiu Celibidache,[8] and the 20th-century European historical drama Miss Fallaci.[9]

Personal life

He is no relation to actress Jane Horrocks.[10]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2021–2023 Domina Young Drusus 14 episodes
2022 The Last Kingdom Ælfweard 9 episodes
2023 The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die Ælfweard TV film
TBA Miss Fallaci† Richard Price TV series; post-production
TBA The Yellow Tie† Young Sergiu Post-production

References

  1. ^ "Ewan Horrocks on Roman Empire series 'Domina'". The Book of Man. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  2. ^ Chidamwoyo, Kudzai Allan (19 April 2023). "Ewan Horrocks Says Audience Applauding Is the Nicest Feeling – More about the Period Drama Star". amomama.com.
  3. ^ Kanter, Jake (20 May 2021). "'The Last Kingdom': 'Domina' Actor Ewan Horrocks Joins Final Season Of Netflix's Saxon Saga". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  4. ^ Brunner, Raven (7 May 2021). "Exclusive interview: Domina's Ewan Horrocks talks playing Drusus on the upcoming Sky Original series". Monstersanscritics. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ^ Lavelle, Ryan (14 April 2023). "Ælfweard and Æthelstan: were they rivals for the throne of Wessex?". History Extra. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  6. ^ Sunner, Amber (9 March 2022). "Who is in The Last Kingdom season 5 cast and how many episodes in the new series?". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  7. ^ Craig, David (18 April 2023). "Meet the cast of The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  8. ^ Bundel, Ani (9 June 2023). "Sean Bean & Miranda Richardson to Star in 'The Yellow Tie'". Telly Visions.
  9. ^ "Miss Fallaci". csfd.cz. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  10. ^ "The Last Kingdom Teen Actor Ewan Horrocks: You've Got To Work Hard And Stick With It!". NYCastings. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2023.