Nicholas Hoult's Most Iconic Film & TV Roles
From Skins to The Menu, there isn't a role Nicholas Hoult can't do. Let's take a look at his most beloved movies and TV shows to date.
Nicholas Hoult has been in the film business for over two decades, and every role he has played has been different from the last. His versatility as an actor has gained him outstanding recognition as well as fans all over the world. At just 11 years old, Hoult became recognized for his role in About A Boy, acting next to the famous Hugh Grant. From there, Hoult's career skyrocketed. He has been nominated for a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three Critics' Choice Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in The Great, as well as being included in the 2012 edition of Forbes 30 Under 30. L'OFFICIEL looks back at the best roles of his career.
In one of his earliest roles, Hoult stars as Marcus Brewer, a young boy who has problems fitting in at school. He meets Will Freeman (Hugh Grant) who pretends to have a child at Marcus's school in order to find an available woman. After some time, the two become friends and help each other navigate the obstacles of childhood and adulthood.
In one of the most popular coming-of-age series, Hoult plays Tony Stonem, a cocky, mischievous teenager. Set in Bristol, England, the show follows the lives of a close group of friends who does everything together and oftentimes gets into trouble. Although it's a light-hearted and comedic show, it includes serious topics such as sexuality, substance abuse, mental disorders, and teen pregnancy.
Based on the Marvel Comics characters, X-Men: First Class tells the story of mutants who try to save the human race in the midst of the Cold War in the 1960s. Hoult's character, Beast, is an ape-like mutant who has great strength and intelligence. He joins the others to help save what is left of the world.
In this book-to-movie adaptation, Hoult stars as R, a zombie who isn't like the others. A plague hits the planet which divides the population between zombies and humans. He meets a beautiful woman (Teresa Palmer) who he saves from his fellow zombies, and they begin an intense romance. As their connection deepens, R finds himself feeling more human than ever.
The post-apocalyptic franchise continued with a new twist. Taking place in a corrupt and destroyed Australia, a team of apocalypse survivors form an alliance in search of revenge. Alongside Riley Keough, Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and Zoë Kravitz, Hoult takes on the role of Nux, a member of Immortan Joe's army of War Boys who later allies himself with Max Rockatansky (Hardy) and Imperator Furiosa (Theron).
Set in a utopian society known as the Collective, Nia (Kristen Stewart) and Silas (Hoult) begin a forbidden romance. The Collective has been successful in eliminating all crime by mutating humans to not feel any emotions, but Nia and Silas risk their lives in order for their relationship to blossom.
Sand Castle follows the story of a young soldier (Hoult) who is sent to fight in Iraq in 2003. Based on true events, the soldier experiences the real consequences of war as he tries to protect other lives as well as his own.
This action thriller tells the story of Casey Stein (Hoult), a backpacker who wrongfully gets involved with a drug ring. He hijacks a cocaine shipment for his boss in exchange for financial compensation for his girlfriend's (Felicity Jones) life-saving surgery. Without knowing, Casey gets in trouble with one of Germany's most powerful drug lords who kidnaps Casey's girlfriend to get revenge. In order to save the love of his life, Casey must find a way to put everything to rest.
Although Hoult would be perfect for period drama roles, he hasn't starred in too many. In The Favourite, however, he takes on the comedic role of Harley, a manipulative member of English court who knows exactly what to do to get what he wants. Set in the 18th century, the film delves into the effects of the War of the Spanish Succession as well as prioritizing significant female leads, like Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, and Rachel Weisz.
Tolkien is a biographical drama based on the real life of famous author J.R.R. Tolkien (Hoult). The film explores his life struggles, from being raised by a widowed mother to not doing well in school, as well as his relationship with Edith Bratt (Lily Collins) who he marries later in life.
Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia (Elle Fanning) comes into power at a young age. With humor and some historical fact, The Great recounts the life of Catherine from before she becomes a ruler to when she marries Emperor Peter III (Hoult), who she tries to murder.
A young couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Hoult) goes on an adventure to an exclusive island where a world-famous chef (Ralph Fiennes) has prepared a multi-course experience. With several surprises along the way, both pleasant and unpleasant, the couple is left with a strange taste in their mouths.
