Blitz Cast and Character Guide

Apple’s historic war drama film Blitz has an impressive cast led by four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan. Blitz follows the story of a mother and son who search for each other in war-torn London. Written and directed by Steve McQueen (12 years of slavery, Shame), Blitz received mostly positive reviews after having its world premiere as the opening film at the BFI London Film Festival on October 9, 2024. The film was released in selected cinemas on November 1, 2024 and received an exclusive streaming release on Apple TV+ in November. 22, 2024. Blitz it currently has a Fresh Rotten Tomatoes certified critic score of 81%.

Blitz It is already considered one of Saoirse Ronan’s best films. The official logline of Blitz reads: “The stories of a group of Londoners during the German bombing campaign on the British capital during World War II” (through IMDB). Blitz marks the film debut of rising British actor Elliott Heffernan, who was discovered in a nationwide open casting call and rigorous audition process. Blitz is only the fifth feature film by British writer and director Steve McQueenwho debuted in cinema with the 2008 film Hunger. McQueen also directed and produced Small Ax (2002) and Revolt (2021).

Saoirse Ronan as Rita

Actor: Saoirse Ronan, 30, is a four-time Oscar nominee for Bronx, New York. Ronan rose to prominence after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress at age 12 for her role as Briony Tallis in Joe Wright’s 2007 Oscar-winning period drama. Atonement starring James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. Ronan was also nominated for Best Actress for her leading roles in Brooklyn (2015), Bird Lady (2017), and Little Women (2019). Ronan’s other notable works include The beautiful bones (2009), Hannah (2011), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), and The French order (2021). She recently starred in 2023 Enemy and 2024 Overcomingthe latter of which put her in the running to earn her fifth Oscar nomination.

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Character: Ronan plays the protagonist Rita in Blitz.

Harris Dickinson as Jack

Actor: Harris Dickinson, 28, is an English actor from East London. He rose to prominence after starring in the 2017 coming-of-age drama beach rats written and directed by Eliza Hittman after making her television debut in Some girls in 2014. Dickinson starred in the notable television series Trust alongside Hilary Swank and the late Donald Sutherland. His most notable film roles include Maleficent: Mistress of Evilin which he played Prince Philip, The king’s manand the 2022 Best Picture nominee Triangle of Sadness written and directed by Ruben Östlund. He recently starred in the critically acclaimed 2023 film The Iron Claw and will star in the upcoming erotic thriller Little baby alongside Nicole Kidman.

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Character: Dickinson plays Jack in Blitz.

Elliott Heffernan as George

Actor: Elliott Heffernan is an 11-year-old British actor who made his professional acting and feature film debut in Blitz. Heffernan had never acted before when director Steve McQueen discovered him. According to LA Magazine“McQueen knew that Heffernan, a fellow Brit, had never acted before and would have to carry much of the film’s emotional arc. “But I believed in him – and he didn’t disappoint,” says McQueen.” McQueen firmly believes this will be the “first of many incredible roles” that young Heffernan will have ahead of him.

Character: Heffernan plays George, son of Ronan’s Rita, in Blitz.

Benjamin Clementine as Ifé

Actor: Benjamin Clementine, 35, is a British musician, composer and actor. He released his first studio album At least for now in 2015 and has released a total of three in his career, including 2017 I tell a fly and 2022 And I’ve been. He made his film debut in 2021 Dune in a small supporting role as Herald of Change. Blitz is Clementine’s second credit and professional acting role in a feature film. He is set to appear in the upcoming drama film In Dante’s hands written and directed by Julian Schnabel (Before the night falls, The diving bell and the butterfly) alongside Oscar Issac, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Gal Gadot, Franco Nero, John Malkovich and Al Pacino.

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Character: Clementine plays a character named Ife in Blitz.

Blitz Cast and Supporting Characters

Kathy Burke as Beryl: Burke is best known for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Elizabethand Give me, give me, give me.

Paul Weller as Gerald: Wller is a screenwriter known for Spider-Man: Far From Home, Stranger than fictionand Grosse Pointe in white.

Stephen Graham as Albert: Graham is best known for Snatch, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesand Venom: The Last Dance.

Leigh Gill as Mickey: Gill is best known for Clown, Game of Thrones, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themand Blitz.