Kíla Lord Cassidy

Kíla Lord Cassidy
Cassidy in 2022
OccupationActress
Years active2020–present
Parents

Kíla Lord Cassidy is a British-Irish child actress.

Career

She made her film debut in the 2020 feature The Doorman, as Lili.[1][2] In 2021, she could be seen as Caitlin, the daughter of Alexandra Roach in the British television series Viewpoint.[3]

She had a breakthrough role when she was 13 years-old and starred as Anna the Fasting girl, in the 2022 film The Wonder, alongside Florence Pugh. However, she was unable to attend the premiere as it was given a 15 certificate.[4] For her performance in the film she received a nomination at the British Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performance in December 2022.[5][6][7]

In 2024, she finished filming the period film Savage House alongside Claire Foy and Richard E Grant.[8] She also filmed boxing drama Salvable, alongside Shia LaBeouf, in the spring of 2024.[9][10]

Personal life

She is the daughter of actress Elaine Cassidy and actor Stephen Lord. She has one brother.[11][12]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2020 The Doorman Lili
2021 Viewpoint Caitlin 5 episodes
2022 The Wonder Anna
TBA Savage House† Fanny Post-production
TBA Salvable† TBA Post-production

References

  1. ^ Defore, John (October 9, 2020). "The Doorman': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. ^ Blake Knox, Kirsty (27 October 2022). "Kila Lord Cassidy (13) on her famous co-star: 'I just treated Florence Pugh like I would when meeting a new teacher for the first time'". Independent.ie. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. ^ Bourne, Dianne (27 April 2021). "What Viewpoint on ITV is about, who's in the cast and where you've seen them before". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ Clarke, Cath (7 November 2022). "'Like winning the lottery!' – Kíla Lord Cassidy on starring in The Wonder, the stunning film she's too young to see". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  5. ^ "'Aftersun' shines as big winner of 2022 Bifas". Screen Daily. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  6. ^ "British Independent Film Awards 2022: Paul Mescal's Aftersun shines". BBC News. 5 December 2022.
  7. ^ "British Independent Film Awards: 'Aftersun' Sweeps With 7 Wins Including Best Film". Deadline Hollywood. 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  8. ^ Yossman, K.J. (February 16, 2024). "Claire Foy, Richard E. Grant to Lead Peter Glanz Period Movie 'Savage House' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  9. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2024). "Salvable': First Look At Toby Kebbell & Shia LaBeouf In Boxing Crime-Drama; Sales Continuing In Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  10. ^ Blevins, Adam (9 May 2024). "Shia LaBeouf Is a Determined Street Boxer in New 'Salvable' Image". Collider. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  11. ^ O'Neill, Bronwyn (8 November 2022). "VIP Meets…mother-daughter duo Kíla Lord Cassidy and Elaine Cassidy as they discuss working together". Vipmagazine.ie. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  12. ^ Stinson, Katherine (1 November 2022). "For 'The Wonder' Star Kila Lord Cassidy, Acting Is a Family Affair". Distractify. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
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