Madison Iseman

Madison Iseman
Iseman in 2023
Born
Madison Elizabeth Iseman

(1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 (age 27)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Madison Elizabeth Iseman[1] (born February 14, 1997)[2][3] is an American actress. She is known for starring in the CMT comedy television series Still the King (2016–2017).[4][5] She is also known for appearing in the psychological thriller film Fear of Rain (2021), the fantasy adventure comedy films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), the comedy horror film Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018), the supernatural horror film Annabelle Comes Home (2019) and the Amazon Prime Video horror television series I Know What You Did Last Summer (2021).

Early life

Madison Elizabeth Iseman was born on February 14, 1997,[3] in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,[6] the daughter of Susan and John E. Iseman,[1] a dentist.[7] She attended a virtual school.[2]

Career

Iseman went through four auditions over a period of several months for her role on Still The King.[8][9] She has appeared in the series Modern Family and Henry Danger.[10]

In 2017, Iseman became known for playing Bethany in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.[11] In the same year, she played Pam in Beauty Mark.[12] She next had lead roles in two horror films, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, released in October 2018,[13][14] and Annabelle Comes Home, released in June 2019.[11] She also reprised her role as Bethany in the 2019 film Jumanji: The Next Level, the sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.[10]

In April 2019,[15] Iseman was cast in the lead role of Rain Burroughs in the film Fear of Rain, which premiered in February 2021.[16] In January 2021, she was cast in the television series I Know What You Did Last Summer, part of the franchise of the same name,[17] in which she played twins Allison and Lennon.[18] The series was cancelled after one season in 2022.[19] She starred alongside Mackenyu, Famke Janssen and Sean Bean in Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action film adaptation of the manga series Saint Seiya, which was released in May 2023.[20][21]

Personal life

As of August 16, 2013, Iseman was active with the First United Methodist Church while in Myrtle Beach.[2] She has a cat.[22]

Filmography

Iseman in 2018

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Second Chances Charity
2015 Despair Sessions Veronica
The Better Half Heather
Tales of Halloween Lizzy Segment: "Sweet Tooth"
Ghost Squad Brandy
2016 Marriage of Lies Kinna
Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey Nancy [23]
Laid in America Kaylee
48 Hours to Live Young Sherilyn
2017 Beauty Mark Pam
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Bethany Walker
2018 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Sarah Quinn
2019 Annabelle Comes Home Mary Ellen
Riot Girls Nat
Feast of the Seven Fishes Beth
Jumanji: The Next Level Bethany Walker
2020 The Fox Hunter Lily O'Connor
The F**k It List Kayla Pierce
Acts of Revenge Veronica
Clouds Amy Adamle
Nocturne Vivian Lowe
2021 Fear of Rain Rain Burroughs
2023 Knights of the Zodiac Sienna [20]
2024 Witchboard Emily [24]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Modern Family Sam Episode: "Marco Polo"
2015 The Social Experiment Kaysee Web series; main role
Henry Danger Veronika Episodes: "Henry & the Bad Girl: Parts 1 & 2", "One Henry, Three Girls: Part 1"
Kirby Buckets Rebecca Vanderbuff Episode: "War and Pizza"
The Bluffs Leah Unsold television pilot
2016 The Real O'Neals Madison Episode: "The Real F Word"
Those Who Can't Becky Cosgrove Episodes: "Oof, Nut City", "Of Lice and Men", "K-Pop Goes the Weasel"
I Know Where Lizzie Is Lizzie Holden Television film
Killer Coach Emily Television film
2016–2017 Still the King Charlotte Main role
2017 The Rachels Rachel Nelson Television film
2021 I Know What You Did Last Summer Lennon Grant/Alison Grant Main role
2022 American Horror Stories Sam Episode: "Necro"

References

  1. ^ a b "Obituary for Elizabeth Iseman". The Sun News. November 7, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2024 – via Legacy.com.
  2. ^ a b c Grimshaw, Paul (August 2013). "Rising Star". Grand Strand Magazine. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Wurzburger, Andrea (February 12, 2024). "16 Celebrities Who Were Born on Valentine's Day". People. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "FNM Exclusive: Billy Ray Cyrus and Madison Iseman Say 'There's Never Been a Show' Quite Like 'Still the King'". Fox News. June 10, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Pedersen, Erik (November 19, 2015). "CMT's 'Still The King' Rounds Out Cast With Madison Iseman, Travis Nicholson & Others". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "Madison Iseman Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Still The King's Madison Iseman: Get to Know the Girl Behind Charlotte". CMT News (Interview). Interviewed by Heinichen, Claire. January 22, 2016. Archived from the original on June 17, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  8. ^ Dilip, Mangala (May 29, 2016). "Interview: 'Still The King' star Madison Iseman talks about TV dad Billy Ray Cyrus, teases surprise guests". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  9. ^ mariabella (November 19, 2015). "Madison Iseman, Travis Nicholson y otros fichajes para la comedia de CMT Still the King". Series Adictos (in Spanish). Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  10. ^ a b "'Jumanji' movies completely changed my life, says actor Madison Iseman". The New Indian Express. October 22, 2021.
  11. ^ a b Davids, Brian (June 26, 2019). "Madison Iseman on 'Annabelle' Scares and Her 'Jumanji' Future". The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 20, 2016). "Sony's 'Jumanji' Adds Two More Players Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2018). "'Goosebumps' Sequel Sets Ensemble Cast". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  14. ^ McCreesh, Louise (March 7, 2018). "Goosebumps 2 now has an official title". Digital Spy. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  15. ^ Kaye, Don (April 24, 2019). "Jumanji Star Headlines Thriller I Saw a Man with Yellow Eyes". Den of Geek. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  16. ^ Guzzo, Paul (February 10, 2021). "'Fear of Rain,' shot in Tampa Bay and starring Katherine Heigl, premieres Friday". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2021). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer': Madison Iseman Among Nine Cast In Amazon's YA Horror Series". Deadline Hollywood.
  18. ^ Turchiano, Danielle (October 15, 2021). "Madison Iseman Tackles Twins in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'". Variety.
  19. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 7, 2022). "'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Canceled By Prime Video After One Season". Deadline Hollywood.
  20. ^ a b Kit, Borys (September 21, 2021). "Mackenyu, Madison Iseman, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen to Star in Live-Action 'Knights of the Zodiac' Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  21. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 23, 2022). "Live-Action Knights of the Zodiac Film Opens in 2023". Anime News Network.
  22. ^ "'Jumanji' Star and Cat Lady Madison Iseman Says Her Feline Is Her 'Pride and Joy'". People. December 25, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  23. ^ "Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey". Motorcycle Film Festival. September 17, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  24. ^ Navarro, Meagan (July 22, 2023). "Witchboard – New Trailer for Remake Teases Chuck Russell's Return to Horror". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 23, 2023.