Alfie Williams (actor)
Alfie Williams | |
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Williams in 2025 | |
| Born | 3 January 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Alfie Williams (born 3 January 2011) is an English child actor. He has a leading role in feature films 28 Years Later (2025) and the upcoming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).
Career
He had a small role in the third season of fantasy television series His Dark Materials.[1] He also appeared in the short film Phallacy with Stephen Graham and Shaun Parkes and in BBC Radio 4's serial Our Friends in the North.[2][3]
He plays Spike in the post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later (2025), his first major screen role.[4] He was described as the "indisputable protagonist' of the film by The Hollywood Reporter,[5] an "outstanding new talent" by Empire,[6] and "excellent" in the role by The Times.[7] He was 13 years-old at the time of filming, and still so when he reprised the role in the upcoming (2026)[8] sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which started filming three weeks after[9] filming wrapped on 28 Years Later.[10]
Personal life
He grew up and was educated near Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[11] His father, Alfie Dobson, is also an actor.[12]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Phallacy | Bo Williams | Short film |
| 2022 | His Dark Materials | Ghost Theo | Episode: "No Way Out" |
| 2023 | A New Breed of Criminal | Young Henry John Sayers | |
| 2025 | 28 Years Later | Spike | |
| 2026 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple † | Spike | Post-production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Astra Midseason Movie Awards | Best Actor | 28 Years Later | Nominated | [13] |
References
- ^ Moss, Molly (21 June 2025) [2024-12-17]. "28 Years Later cast: Who stars alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson?". Movies. Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Williams, Alfie (18 June 2025). "Alfie Williams". 1883magazine.com (Interview). Interviewed by Poole, Cameron. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Rising Star: Alfie Williams". themediaeye.com. 29 January 2025. Archived from the original on 23 March 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Wonfor, Sam (5 June 2025). "North East to roll out the red carpet for gala screening of 28 Years Later". culturednortheast.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Rooney, David (18 June 2025). "'28 Years Later' Review: Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Danny Boyle's White-Knuckle Sequel to His Apocalyptic Game-Changer". Movies. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Travis, Ben (18 June 2025). "28 Years Later Review". Empire. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Potton, Ed (18 June 2025). "28 Years Later review — the best in Danny Boyle's zombie franchise". Culture. The Times. Archived from the original on 20 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (19 December 2024). "'28 Years Later' Sequel 'The Bone Temple' Gets January 2026 Release Date". Film. Variety. Archived from the original on 7 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (19 August 2024). "Alex Garland and Andrew Macdonald talk '28 Years Later' trilogy, casting indie films and the importance of producers". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Parker, Jess (29 July 2024). "Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later' Just Got a Thrilling Update". Collider. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Greenwood, Douglas (18 June 2025). "This 14-Year-Old's Face Is On the Bus He Rode to School". i-D. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Williams, Alfie (17 June 2025). "'28 Years Later' Teen Star Alfie Williams on Collaborating With Danny Boyle, Climbing a Tower of Skulls and Navigating the 'Scary' Infected on Set". Variety (Interview). Interviewed by Ritman, Alex. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (30 June 2025). "The 2025 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 30 June 2025.