Solly McLeod explained

Solly McLeod
Birth Date:2000 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Scotland
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2021–present
Notable Works:Tom Jones
The Dead Don't Hurt

Solly McLeod (born 10 February 2000) is a British actor. On television, he starred in the ITVX miniseries Tom Jones (2023). His films include Jericho Ridge, The Dead Don't Hurt (both 2023), and Last Swim (2024).

Early and personal life

The son of musicians Aimée Leonard and Rory McLeod, Solly grew up in Orkney before moving to London at age 10 when his parents split up. He attended the Unseen drama school in London.[1]

Career

From April 2021 onwards, McLeod filmed four projects back-to-back with only one day to rest between each. He was in the Sky television series The Rising and HBO's House of the Dragon before spending three months playing the eponymous hero in Tom Jones and then filming the independent survival thriller Jericho Ridge in Kosovo.[2] In Tom Jones, McLeod stars alongside Sophie Wilde and Hannah Waddingham.[3] [4] McLeod had previously had a role in Outlander.[5] He was cast in the Viggo Mortensen Western film The Dead Don't Hurt.[6] [7] He has been cast in an upcoming project entitled Beach Boys.[8]

In December 2021, McLeod portrayed a World War 1 soldier in the music video for Minute Taker's song "Lead You Home".[9]

Filmography

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Boxing DayBellman
BirthdayMosShort film
MaximusMaxShort film
2022I Feel FineRyan
OutlanderPrivate Lambie Episode: "Echoes"
The RisingJoseph Wyatt7 episodes
House of the DragonSer Joffrey Lonmouth2 episodes
Boy in the CornerCaleb
2023Tom JonesTom Jones 4 episodes
Jericho RidgeDeputy Walter Judge
The Dead Don't HurtWeston Jeffries
2024Last SwimShea
William Tell MelchtalPost-production
Fear JanIn production[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Move over, Poldark! Meet Solly McLeod, TV's new period pin-up. The Times. 1 May 2023. 1 May 2023. Ed. Potton.
  2. Web site: Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Solly McLeod (actor). Screen Daily.
  3. Web site: New 'Tom Jones' Footage Spotlights Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde's Sizzling Chemistry. Collider. 21 November 2022.
  4. Web site: Solly McLeod & Sophie Wilde Starring In 'Tom Jones' Reimagining For Masterpiece, Mammoth Screen & ITV. Deadline. 9 September 2021.
  5. Web site: Who is Ser Joffrey Lonmouth in House of the Dragon and who plays him?. Radio Times.
  6. Web site: Viggo Mortensen to direct, star in 'The Dead Don't Hurt' with Vicky Krieps, Solly McLeod. Screen Daily.
  7. Web site: House Of The Dragon' Actor Solly McLeod Signs With CAA. Deadline. 13 October 2022.
  8. Web site: Up & Comers Levi Miller, Solly McLeod, Isabella Pappas, Lou Llobell, Izuka Hoyle Star In Teen Thriller 'Beach Boys' – Cannes Market. Deadline. 11 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Minute Taker - Lead You Home (Official Music Video). YouTube. 15 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Herald Scotland . 14 March 2024 . Film crews to descend on Glasgow for new TV thriller. 9 March 2024.