Caoilinn Springall (born 2011 or 2012)[1] is an American actress, best known for starring in the science-fiction film, The Midnight Sky (2020), spy-action thriller television series Citadel (2023), and The Beast Within (2024).
Caoilinn Springall | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2011 or 2012 (age 11–12) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Notable work | The Midnight Sky The Beast Within |
| Television | Citadel |
Career
editSpringall made her feature film debut in the 2020 Netflix science-fiction drama, The Midnight Sky, directed by George Clooney.[2] 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][3][4]
Following this, Springall secured a main role in the television film Citadel,[5] and a recurring role as Little Girl in the British psychological horror film Stopmotion.[6]
She starred in Paul W.S. Anderson's fantasy-adventure film In the Lost Lands, alongside Dave Bautista and Deirdre Mullins, which was released in 2024.[7] Springall appeared in Doctor Who (2024), playing Splice Alison Vater.[8][9]
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.[10]
Notable works
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Midnight Sky | Iris | ||
| 2023 | Stopmotion | Little Girl | ||
| 2024 | In the Lost Lands | Young Girl | ||
| The Beast Within | Willo |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | Citadel | Hendrix Conroy | Main role | [11] |
| 2024 | Doctor Who | Splice Alison Vater | First episode |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Critic's Choice Awards | Best Young Actor/Actress | The Midnight Sky | Nominated | [1] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "What an 8-year-old taught George Clooney about acting". king5.com. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Morris, D. (2024-02-27). "Horror Beat: Robert Morgan brings STOPMOTION to bloody life". The Beat. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Caoilinn Springall chats Puppets, Horror and THE BEAST WITHIN – Nadine Whitney interviews – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS". 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "Doctor Who boss offers ominous warning about character in Steven Moffat's Boom". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ Belam, Martin (2024-05-18). "Doctor Who: Boom – season one episode three recap". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ "The Beast Within (2024) Filming Locations and Cast Information". 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ 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.