Spike Fearn
Spike Fearn | |
|---|---|
| Born | Spike E Fearn Coalville, Leicestershire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Spike E Fearn is an English actor. On television, he is known for his role in the ITVX teen drama Tell Me Everything (2022–2024). His films include Alien: Romulus (2024). He was named a 2024 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[1]
Early life
[edit]Fearn grew up in Coalville, Leicestershire.[2] His father is a car mechanic and his mother a teacher.[3] He has dyslexia.[1][4]
Career
[edit]Fearn began his career with small roles in films such as Sweetheart, The Batman and Aftersun.[5]
In August 2021, he was cast as one of the leads in the ITV2 drama series Tell Me Everything.[6] In October 2022, he was cast in a television series adaptation of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel Never Let Me Go greenlit at FX,[7] however the series was cancelled before production began in February 2023.[8]
In 2024, Fearn appeared as Tyler James in the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black,[9] and in Alien: Romulus, an installment in the Alien franchise directed by Fede Álvarez.[10] He is set to play a supporting role in James L. Brooks' upcoming film Ella McCay.[11]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sweetheart | Elvis | |
| 2022 | The Batman | Vandal | |
| Aftersun | Olly | ||
| 2024 | Back to Black | Tyler James | |
| Alien: Romulus | Bjorn | ||
| 2025 | Ella McCay † | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden | Tom | Television film |
| 2022 | Newark, Newark | Jack | 3 episodes |
| 2022–2024 | Tell Me Everything | Louis | Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gant, Charles (26 June 2024). "Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Spike Fearn (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Spike Fearn | We Didn't Leave Earth, Or Leicestershire For That Matter, To Be Safe". www.flaunt.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Gant2024-06-26T08:00:00+01:00, Charles. "Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Spike Fearn (actor)". Screen. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Evans, Cat (5 December 2022). "Spike Fearn". Boys by Girls. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (8 February 2024). "UTA Signs Aftersun And Alien Actor Spike Fearn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (5 August 2021). "Ackley Bridge star joins ITV2 coming of age drama Tell Me Everything". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (25 October 2022). "FX's Never Let Me Go Adaptation Lands Series Order At Hulu; Viola Prettejohn, Tracey Ullman & Kelly Macdonald To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2 February 2023). "Never Let Me Go Series Adaptation Not Moving Forward At FX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, Roisin (17 April 2024). "Amy Winehouse's best friend praises one thing about 'dreadful' Back to Black film". The Independent. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (3 March 2023). "New Alien Movie From 20th Adds Four". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (20 November 2023). "James L. Brooks New Film Ella McCay Sets All-Star Ensemble That Includes Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis And Albert Brooks As 20th Century Boards Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2024.