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Sophia Lillis
Lillis at the premiere ofNancy Drew and the Hidden Staircasein 2019
Born(2002-02-13)February 13, 2002(age 22)[1][2]
Brooklyn,New York City,U.S.[3]
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Sophia Lillis(born February 13, 2002) is an American actress. She starred asBeverly Marshin the horror filmsIt(2017) andIt: Chapter Two(2019), as well as a teenager with telekinesis in theNetflixdrama seriesI Am Not Okay With This(2020). Lillis has also appeared in theHBOpsychological thriller miniseriesSharp Objects(2018) and the filmDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves(2023).

Career

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Lillis in 2018

Lillis made her film debut starring in the 2016 film37.[4]Previously, she had a minor role inJulie Taymor's stage production ofWilliam Shakespeare'sA Midsummer Night's Dream,which was also filmed for live showings.

In 2017, she rose to prominence after co-starring as one of the lead characters,Beverly Marsh,in the horror filmIt,an adaptation ofStephen King's novel of the same name. Directed byAndy Muschietti,Italso starredJaeden Martell,Finn Wolfhard,Wyatt Oleff,Bill Skarsgård,Jack Dylan Grazer,Jeremy Ray Taylor,andChosen Jacobs.[5][6][7]Later that year, she played one ofKristen BellandDax Shepard's children inSia's music video "Santa's Coming for Us".[8]

In 2018, Lillis appeared in theHBOtelevision miniseriesSharp Objects,in which she played the younger version of Camille Preaker, played byAmy Adamsas an adult.[9]In 2019, Lillis starred as teenage sleuthNancy Drewin theWarner Bros.film adaptation ofNancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase.While the film received mixed to positive reviews, Lillis's performance was singled out for praise.[10][11]Later in 2019, she reprised her role as Beverly Marsh inIt: Chapter Two.[12]

In 2020, Lillis portrayed Gretel inGretel & Hansel,a re-imagining of the German fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel".[13][14]The film grossed $22 million worldwide against a budget of $5 million and received generally positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised the film for its acting and cinematography.[15][16]The following month, Lillis played the lead role in theNetflixoriginal seriesI Am Not Okay with This.[17]Later that same year, she appeared withPaul BettanyinUncle Frank,an independent film byTrue BloodandSix Feet UndercreatorAlan Ball,which premiered onAmazon Primein November 2020.

Lillis is set to star alongsideNaomi WattsinClaire McCarthy'sThe Burning Season.[18]She will also appear inBefore I Sleep.[19]She appeared in the 2023 filmDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.[20]Lillis is part of an ensemble cast, includingScarlett Johansson,Jeff Goldblum,andTom Hanks,who appear in theWes AndersonfilmAsteroid City.[21]

In October 2022, Lillis performed inHeroes of the Fourth TurningatStudio Theatrein Washington, DC.[22]In July 2024, she was cast in thePeacocktelevision seriesAll Her Fault.[23]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 37 Debbie Bernstein
2017 It Beverly "Bev" Marsh
2019 Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Nancy Drew
It Chapter Two YoungBeverly "Bev" Marsh
2020 Uncle Frank Elizabeth "Beth" Bledsoe
Gretel & Hansel Gretel
2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Doric
The Adults Maggie
Asteroid City Shelly Borden
TBA Trap House TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 The Real Housewives of New York City Herself [24]
2018 Sharp Objects Young Camille Preaker Miniseries
2020 I Am Not Okay with This Sydney Novak Main role
Acting for a Cause Helen Episode: "Jane Eyre"

Music videos

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Year Artist Title Notes
2017 The War on Drugs "Nothing to Find"
Sia "Santa's Coming for Us"

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
TBA OD TBA [25]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2017
 New Mexico Film Critics Best Young Actor/Actress It Won [26]
San Diego Film Critics Society Breakthrough Artist Nominated [27]
Seattle Film Critics Society Best Youth Performance Nominated [28]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Best Youth Performance Nominated [29]
2018
 Online Film & Television Association Best Youth Performance Nominated [30]
Saturn Awards Best Performance by a Younger Actor Nominated [31]
2020
 Music City Film Critics Association Best Young Actress It Chapter Two Nominated [32]

References

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  1. ^Millican, Josh (February 13, 2020)."This Day in Horror: Happy Birthday Sophia Lillis".Dread Central.Archivedfrom the original on August 24, 2021.RetrievedAugust 24,2021.
  2. ^Fuentes, Tamara (March 6, 2020)."6 Fun Facts About Sophia Lillis That Will Make You Want to Binge-Watch" I Am Not Okay With This "".Seventeen Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on August 24, 2021.RetrievedAugust 24,2021.
  3. ^Bradshaw, Paul (November 25, 2020)."Sophia Lillis:" 'I Am Not Okay With This' needs a second season "".NME.Archivedfrom the original on May 25, 2023.RetrievedMay 24,2023.
  4. ^"37 (2016)".IMDb.
  5. ^Lincoln, Ross A. (June 22, 2016)."Sophia Lillis Joins New Line's 'IT' Remake; Aunjanue Ellis Sign On To Christine Crokos' 'Pimp'".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on June 27, 2016.RetrievedSeptember 10,2017.
  6. ^Purcell, Carey (September 8, 2017)."It Girl: Introducing Sophia Lillis, Heart and Soul of the Losers' Club".HWD.Archivedfrom the original on August 4, 2020.RetrievedSeptember 10,2017.
  7. ^HIGHFILL, SAMANTHA (September 8, 2017)."'It': Sophia Lillis Talks Cast Bonding and That Very Bloody Bathroom Scene ".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedSeptember 10,2017.
  8. ^Reed, Ryan (November 22, 2017)."Watch Sia's 'Santa's Coming for Us' Video With Kristen Bell, J.B. Smoove".rollingstone.com. Archived fromthe originalon December 22, 2017.RetrievedDecember 13,2017.
  9. ^Petski, Denise (May 22, 2017)."'Sharp Objects' Casts Sophia Lillis; Juan Riedinger Joins 'Good Behavior'".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on February 17, 2018.RetrievedSeptember 10,2017.
  10. ^N'Duka, Amanda (April 20, 2018)."'It' Star Sophia Lillis To Topline Warner Bros' 'Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase'".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on July 10, 2019.RetrievedApril 20,2018.
  11. ^Evry, Max (April 20, 2018)."IT's Sophia Lillis to Star in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase".Comingsoon.net.Archivedfrom the original on May 19, 2019.RetrievedApril 20,2018.
  12. ^Squires, John (August 1, 2018)."More 'IT: Chapter Two' Set Photos Show Sophia Lillis and Jessica Chastain as Dual Beverlys".Bloody Disgusting.Archivedfrom the original on April 13, 2019.RetrievedApril 13,2019.
  13. ^Evangelista, Chris (October 7, 2018)."Horror Film 'Gretel and Hansel' Adds 'It' Star Sophia Lillis"./Film.Archivedfrom the original on March 30, 2019.RetrievedApril 13,2019.
  14. ^Miska, Brad (April 16, 2019)."Orion Releasing 'Gretel and Hansel' with Sophia Lillis in January 2020".Bloody Disgusting.Archivedfrom the original on April 16, 2019.RetrievedApril 16,2019.
  15. ^"Gretel & Hansel (2020)".Box Office Mojo.IMDb.Archivedfrom the original on October 3, 2022.RetrievedAugust 27,2020.
  16. ^"Gretel & Hansel (2020)".The Numbers.IMDb.Archivedfrom the original on October 3, 2022.RetrievedMarch 18,2020.
  17. ^Bennett, Anita (June 10, 2019)."I Am Not Okay With This': Sophia Lillis To Star, Kathleen Rose Perkins Among Six Cast In Netflix Coming-Of-Age Series Based On Comic".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on February 3, 2020.RetrievedJune 10,2019.
  18. ^Wiseman, Andreas (April 26, 2018)."Naomi Watts, Sophia Lillis To Star In 'Burning Season', HanWay Boards Sales".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on April 13, 2019.RetrievedApril 13,2019.
  19. ^Trowbridge, Cecily (March 26, 2018)."Zimbio's Rising Stars: 'It's Sophia Lillis On Fan Love And Defying Beauty Standards".Zimbio.Archivedfrom the original on April 13, 2019.RetrievedApril 13,2019.
  20. ^Kit, Borys (March 2, 2021)."Hugh Grant, Sophia Lillis Join Chris Pine in 'Dungeons & Dragons' Movie".Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on March 3, 2021.RetrievedMarch 3,2021.
  21. ^"Asteroid City".IMDb.Archivedfrom the original on November 17, 2021.RetrievedDecember 3,2021.
  22. ^"Studio Theatre | Heroes of the Fourth Turning".Archivedfrom the original on September 23, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 23,2022.
  23. ^Cordero, Rosy (July 24, 2024)."Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis & Michael Peña Board Sarah Snook-Led Peacock Series 'All Her Fault'".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on July 24, 2024.RetrievedJuly 24,2024.
  24. ^"A Step Ahead Prosthetics on The Real Housewives of New York".YouTube.August 22, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on June 6, 2021.RetrievedAugust 21,2020.
  25. ^"Hideo Kojima and director Jordan Peele announce new horror game for Xbox: it's" unlike any other game "".GamesRadar.December 8, 2023.RetrievedDecember 8,2023.
  26. ^"2017 New Mexico Film Critics Awards Winners".Keith Loves Movies.December 11, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on December 13, 2017.RetrievedMay 13,2022.
  27. ^"2017 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Nominations".San Diego Film Critics Society. December 9, 2017. Archived fromthe originalon December 10, 2017.RetrievedMarch 12,2018.
  28. ^"'Blade Runner 2049' Leads the 2017 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations ".Seattle Film Critics Society.December 11, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on August 23, 2020.RetrievedDecember 11,2017.
  29. ^"The 2017 WAFCA Awards".The Washington DC Area Film Critics Association.December 8, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on December 4, 2018.RetrievedMay 15,2022.
  30. ^"22nd Annual Film Awards (2017)".Online Film & Television Association.Archivedfrom the original on April 9, 2023.RetrievedNovember 30,2020.
  31. ^McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018)."'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations ".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on March 16, 2018.RetrievedMarch 15,2018.
  32. ^Neglia, Matt (January 10, 2020)."The 2019 Music City Film Critics Association (MCFCA) Winners".Next Best Picture.Archivedfrom the original on May 17, 2022.RetrievedMarch 19,2022.
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