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'''Lyon Daniels''' (born June 14, 2007) is an American actor. He has starred as Noodles in the Netflix 2020 action-adventure film franchise [[We Can Be Heroes (film)]]. In 2024, he will play the leading role of Jared Grace in the [[Roku]] original fantasy Series [[The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series)]] that was originally ordered by [[Disney+]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Huston |first=Caitlin |date=2023-10-10 |title=Roku Channel Acquires ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ After Disney+ Cancellation |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/roku-channel-the-spiderwick-chronicles-disney-cancellation-1235613669/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>'''.'''
'''Lyon Daniels''' (born June 14, 2007) is an American actor. He has starred as Noodles in the Netflix 2020 action-adventure film franchise [[We Can Be Heroes (film)]]. In 2024, he will play the leading role of Jared Grace in the [[Roku]] original fantasy Series [[The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series)]] that was originally ordered by [[Disney+]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Huston |first=Caitlin |date=2023-10-10 |title=Roku Channel Acquires ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ After Disney+ Cancellation |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/roku-channel-the-spiderwick-chronicles-disney-cancellation-1235613669/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Roku Saves THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, Disney+'s Canceled but Completed Series |url=https://nerdist.com/article/disney-plus-canceled-not-moving-forward-with-completed-the-spiderwick-chronicles-live-action-series-paramount-looking-for-new-buyers/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fraser |first=Kevin |date=2023-10-10 |title=Roku saves The Spiderwick Chronicles after Disney+ cancellation |url=https://www.joblo.com/the-spiderwick-chronicles-roku-disney/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=JoBlo |language=en-US}}</ref>'''.'''
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Lyon was born in Evanston, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. He is biracial, half African American (father) and half Ashkenazi Jewish (mother), with Native American ancestry as well on his father's side. Lyon's father Joe was the original founder and drummer of the popular '90s rock band Local H, a member from its inception in 1990 until 1999, releasing 1 certified Gold and three critically acclaimed albums on Island Records during that time. Lyon's mother Heather works as a creative director/designer for the advertising industry, with experience in theatrical and key art campaigns for the entertainment industry. Lyon has two younger brothers, Rylan, and Myles. When he is not acting, his hobbies include filming, directing, and editing his own movies<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nowak |first=Laura |date=2020-12-21 |title=Lyon Daniels Discusses His Role on Netflix's 'We Can Be Heroes,' BTS Moments, & His Love of Dinosaurs #NextGenSeries |url=https://weareentertainmentnews.com/2020/12/21/lyon-daniels-discusses-his-role-on-netflixs-we-can-be-heroes-bts-moments-his-love-of-dinosaurs-nextgenseries/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=We Are Entertainment News |language=en-US}}</ref>, drawing<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-29 |title='WE CAN BE HEROES’ LYON DANIELS BELIEVES THAT EVERY RACE SHOULD BE REPRESENTED |url=https://www.abookof.us/nextchapters/lyon-daniels |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=A BOOK OF MAGAZINE |language=en-US}}</ref>, swimming<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-29 |title=Lyon Daniels Talks Netflix Movie We Can Be Heroes – Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.bsckids.com/2020/06/lyon-daniels-talks-netflix-movie-we-can-be-heroes-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=BSCkids |language=en-US}}</ref>, skateboarding, and playing the guitar
Lyon was born in Evanston, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. He is biracial, half African American (father) and half Ashkenazi Jewish (mother), with Native American ancestry as well on his father's side. Lyon's father Joe was the original founder and drummer of the popular '90s rock band Local H, a member from its inception in 1990 until 1999, releasing 1 certified Gold and three critically acclaimed albums on Island Records during that time. Lyon's mother Heather works as a creative director/designer for the advertising industry, with experience in theatrical and key art campaigns for the entertainment industry. Lyon has two younger brothers, Rylan, and Myles<ref>{{Cite web |title=- YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vflWrByYb5 |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>. When he is not acting, his hobbies include filming, directing, and editing his own movies<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nowak |first=Laura |date=2020-12-21 |title=Lyon Daniels Discusses His Role on Netflix's 'We Can Be Heroes,' BTS Moments, & His Love of Dinosaurs #NextGenSeries |url=https://weareentertainmentnews.com/2020/12/21/lyon-daniels-discusses-his-role-on-netflixs-we-can-be-heroes-bts-moments-his-love-of-dinosaurs-nextgenseries/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=We Are Entertainment News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-29 |title=‘We Can Be Heroes’ With Lyon Daniels |url=https://teenplicity.com/we-can-all-be-heroes-with-lyon-daniels/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=TEENPLICITY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Austin |first=We Are |date=2021-01-04 |title=Taylor Ellison chats with Lyon Daniels, star of new Netflix adventure "We Can Be Heroes" |url=https://cbsaustin.com/features/we-are-austin/taylor-ellison-chats-with-lyon-daniels-star-of-new-netflix-adventure-we-can-be-heroes |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=KEYE |language=en}}</ref>, drawing<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-29 |title='WE CAN BE HEROES’ LYON DANIELS BELIEVES THAT EVERY RACE SHOULD BE REPRESENTED |url=https://www.abookof.us/nextchapters/lyon-daniels |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=A BOOK OF MAGAZINE |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=How to Draw Dinosaurs w/ Lyon Daniels 🦖 We Can Be Heroes {{!}} Netflix After School |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVDwN4CgR4 |access-date=2023-12-24 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-20 |title=Exclusive Interview: Pop Culturalist Chats with We Can Be Heroes' Lyon Daniels |url=http://pop-culturalist.com/exclusive-interview-pop-culturalist-chats-with-we-can-be-heroes-lyon-daniels/ |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=Pop-Culturalist.com |language=en-US}}</ref>, swimming<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-06-29 |title=Lyon Daniels Talks Netflix Movie We Can Be Heroes – Exclusive Interview |url=https://www.bsckids.com/2020/06/lyon-daniels-talks-netflix-movie-we-can-be-heroes-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=BSCkids |language=en-US}}</ref>, skateboarding, and playing the guitar


== Career ==
== Career ==
Lyon stars as a lead character “Jared Grace” in the upcoming Roku\ Paramount + original live-action series [[The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCall |first=Kevin |date=2022-08-25 |title=Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell Set to Star in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' For Disney+ |url=https://collider.com/spiderwick-chronicals-series-cast-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-disney-plus/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=2022-08-24 |title=‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ Series at Disney+ Casts Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell in Lead Roles |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/spiderwick-chronicles-series-disney-plus-cast-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-1235350057/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2022-08-24 |title=‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’: Lyon Daniels & Noah Cottrell To Star As Jared & Simon In Disney+ Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/the-spiderwick-chronicles-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-jared-simon-1235099149/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> alongside [[Christian Slater]] and [[Joy Bryant]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roku saves 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' after Disney+ cancellation |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-spiderwick-chronicles-saved-by-roku-after-disney-plus-cancellation/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2023-10-10 |title=‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ TV Series Lands At Roku After Disney+ Exit |url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-spiderwick-chronicles-roku-pickup-disney-plus-1235567910/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>. The wildly popular fantasy adventure novels, which have sold 20 million copies in over 30 countries are written by [[Tony DiTerlizzi]] and [[Holly Black]]. The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into their family’s ancestral home revealing a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. The eight-episode series, originally ordered by Disney+, Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, will premiere on the ROKU platform in early 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Darwish |first=Meaghan |date=2023-10-10 |title='The Spiderwick Chronicles' Saved by the Roku Channel — When Will It Premiere? |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1107809/the-spiderwick-chronicles-saved-roku-channel-premiere-date/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=TV Insider |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roku |title=Roku |url=http://www.roku.com/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Roku |language=en}}</ref>
Lyon stars as a lead character “Jared Grace” in the upcoming Roku\ Paramount + original live-action series [[The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series)]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCall |first=Kevin |date=2022-08-25 |title=Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell Set to Star in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' For Disney+ |url=https://collider.com/spiderwick-chronicals-series-cast-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-disney-plus/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=2022-08-24 |title=‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ Series at Disney+ Casts Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell in Lead Roles |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/spiderwick-chronicles-series-disney-plus-cast-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-1235350057/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2022-08-24 |title=‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’: Lyon Daniels & Noah Cottrell To Star As Jared & Simon In Disney+ Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/the-spiderwick-chronicles-lyon-daniels-noah-cottrell-jared-simon-1235099149/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-22 |title=20 actors we predict will break through in 2024 |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_actors_we_predict_will_break_through_in_2024/s1__39708505 |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}</ref> alongside [[Christian Slater]] and [[Joy Bryant]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roku saves 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' after Disney+ cancellation |url=https://ew.com/tv/the-spiderwick-chronicles-saved-by-roku-after-disney-plus-cancellation/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=2023-10-10 |title=‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ TV Series Lands At Roku After Disney+ Exit |url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-spiderwick-chronicles-roku-pickup-disney-plus-1235567910/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>. The wildly popular fantasy adventure novels, which have sold 20 million copies in over 30 countries are written by [[Tony DiTerlizzi]] and [[Holly Black]]. The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into their family’s ancestral home revealing a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. The eight-episode series, originally ordered by Disney+, Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, will premiere on the ROKU platform in early 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Darwish |first=Meaghan |date=2023-10-10 |title='The Spiderwick Chronicles' Saved by the Roku Channel — When Will It Premiere? |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1107809/the-spiderwick-chronicles-saved-roku-channel-premiere-date/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=TV Insider |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roku |title=Roku |url=http://www.roku.com/ |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Roku |language=en}}</ref>


Lyon also stars in the popular [[Netflix]] film [[We Can Be Heroes (film)]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=Evanston native Lyon Daniels makes feature film debut in Netflix kids movie ‘We Can Be Heroes’ |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-ent-netflix-we-can-be-heroes-lyon-daniels-20201221-mg7gzss26reglcohylc2ez6jmm-story.html |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> directed by [[Robert Rodriguez]], as the superhero “Noodles.” The film held the record for the most-watched family film in Netflix's history; around 44 million households watched the movie within the first four weeks of its release on Netflix. He plays alongside Christian Slater for the second time, [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Sung Kang]], [[Pedro Pascal]] and [[Boyd Holbrook]]. Netflix has announced that a sequel is in development.
Lyon also stars in the popular [[Netflix]] film [[We Can Be Heroes (film)]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=Evanston native Lyon Daniels makes feature film debut in Netflix kids movie ‘We Can Be Heroes’ |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-ent-netflix-we-can-be-heroes-lyon-daniels-20201221-mg7gzss26reglcohylc2ez6jmm-story.html |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> directed by [[Robert Rodriguez]], as the superhero “Noodles.” The film held the record for the most-watched family film in Netflix's history; around 44 million households watched the movie within the first four weeks of its release on Netflix. He plays alongside Christian Slater for the second time, [[Priyanka Chopra]], [[Sung Kang]], [[Pedro Pascal]] and [[Boyd Holbrook]]. Netflix has announced that a sequel is in development.

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Lyon Daniels (born June 14, 2007) is an American actor. He has starred as Noodles in the Netflix 2020 action-adventure film franchise We Can Be Heroes (film). In 2024, he will play the leading role of Jared Grace in the Roku original fantasy Series The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series) that was originally ordered by Disney+.[1][2][3].

Lyon Daniels
Born (2007-06-14) June 14, 2007 (age 17)
Years active2015-present

Personal life

Lyon was born in Evanston, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago. He is biracial, half African American (father) and half Ashkenazi Jewish (mother), with Native American ancestry as well on his father's side. Lyon's father Joe was the original founder and drummer of the popular '90s rock band Local H, a member from its inception in 1990 until 1999, releasing 1 certified Gold and three critically acclaimed albums on Island Records during that time. Lyon's mother Heather works as a creative director/designer for the advertising industry, with experience in theatrical and key art campaigns for the entertainment industry. Lyon has two younger brothers, Rylan, and Myles[4]. When he is not acting, his hobbies include filming, directing, and editing his own movies[5][6][7], drawing[8][9][10], swimming[11], skateboarding, and playing the guitar

Career

Lyon stars as a lead character “Jared Grace” in the upcoming Roku\ Paramount + original live-action series The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series)[12][13][14][15] alongside Christian Slater and Joy Bryant[16][17]. The wildly popular fantasy adventure novels, which have sold 20 million copies in over 30 countries are written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the coming-of-age story of the Grace Family, as they move from New York to Michigan and into their family’s ancestral home revealing a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. The eight-episode series, originally ordered by Disney+, Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, will premiere on the ROKU platform in early 2024[18][19]

Lyon also stars in the popular Netflix film We Can Be Heroes (film)[20] directed by Robert Rodriguez, as the superhero “Noodles.” The film held the record for the most-watched family film in Netflix's history; around 44 million households watched the movie within the first four weeks of its release on Netflix. He plays alongside Christian Slater for the second time, Priyanka Chopra, Sung Kang, Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook. Netflix has announced that a sequel is in development.

For television, Lyon also created the recurring role of 'Efram' on the Amazon Prime Video series Patriot (TV series)[21], opposite Michael Dorman, Terry O'Quinn and Michael Chernus.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2020 We Can Be Heroes (film) Noodles

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2024-present The Spiderwick Chronicles (TV series) Jared Grace Main Role
2015 Patriot (TV series) Efram

References

  1. ^ Huston, Caitlin (2023-10-10). "Roku Channel Acquires 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' After Disney+ Cancellation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  2. ^ "Roku Saves THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES, Disney+'s Canceled but Completed Series". Nerdist. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  3. ^ Fraser, Kevin (2023-10-10). "Roku saves The Spiderwick Chronicles after Disney+ cancellation". JoBlo. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  4. ^ "- YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  5. ^ Nowak, Laura (2020-12-21). "Lyon Daniels Discusses His Role on Netflix's 'We Can Be Heroes,' BTS Moments, & His Love of Dinosaurs #NextGenSeries". We Are Entertainment News. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  6. ^ "'We Can Be Heroes' With Lyon Daniels". TEENPLICITY. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  7. ^ Austin, We Are (2021-01-04). "Taylor Ellison chats with Lyon Daniels, star of new Netflix adventure "We Can Be Heroes"". KEYE. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  8. ^ "'WE CAN BE HEROES' LYON DANIELS BELIEVES THAT EVERY RACE SHOULD BE REPRESENTED". A BOOK OF MAGAZINE. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  9. ^ How to Draw Dinosaurs w/ Lyon Daniels 🦖 We Can Be Heroes | Netflix After School, retrieved 2023-12-24
  10. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Pop Culturalist Chats with We Can Be Heroes' Lyon Daniels". Pop-Culturalist.com. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  11. ^ "Lyon Daniels Talks Netflix Movie We Can Be Heroes – Exclusive Interview". BSCkids. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  12. ^ McCall, Kevin (2022-08-25). "Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell Set to Star in 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' For Disney+". Collider. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  13. ^ Otterson, Joe (2022-08-24). "'Spiderwick Chronicles' Series at Disney+ Casts Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell in Lead Roles". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2022-08-24). "'The Spiderwick Chronicles': Lyon Daniels & Noah Cottrell To Star As Jared & Simon In Disney+ Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  15. ^ "20 actors we predict will break through in 2024". Yardbarker. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  16. ^ "Roku saves 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' after Disney+ cancellation". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2023-10-10). "'The Spiderwick Chronicles' TV Series Lands At Roku After Disney+ Exit". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  18. ^ Darwish, Meaghan (2023-10-10). "'The Spiderwick Chronicles' Saved by the Roku Channel — When Will It Premiere?". TV Insider. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  19. ^ Roku. "Roku". Roku. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  20. ^ "Evanston native Lyon Daniels makes feature film debut in Netflix kids movie 'We Can Be Heroes'". Chicago Tribune. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  21. ^ Magazine, Naluda (2020-10-22). "Interview with Netflix's "We Can Be Heroes" actor Lyon Daniels". Naluda Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-23.

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