Erin Kellyman

Erin Mae Kellyman, born on October 17, 1998, in Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, is a British actress. She is a graduate of the Nottingham Television Workshop. Kellyman’s career began with television roles, appearing in the Channel 4 sitcom “Raised by Wolves” from 2015 to 2016. She also featured in the 2016 BBC sitcom “The Coopers Vs The Rest.” These early experiences provided a foundation for her subsequent work in larger productions.

Kellyman achieved global recognition in 2018 with her role as Enfys Nest, the leader of the rebel Cloud Riders, in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” This role involved a three-stage audition process, including acting and stunt tests with the film’s lead. Following this, she played Éponine Thénardier in the 2019 BBC adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Her work continued in television with the BBC Two dark comedy “Don’t Forget the Driver” in 2019 and the BBC TV drama “Life” in 2020. A significant career milestone includes her portrayal of Karli Morgenthau, the leader of the Flag Smashers, in the 2021 Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” She also starred as Jade Claymore in the 2022 Disney+ series “Willow.”

Upcoming projects include film roles in “Blitz” (2024), “Eleanor the Great” (2025), “28 Years Later” (2025), and “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (2026). In 2026, she is set to appear in the BBC comedy series “Twenty Twenty Six” as Madison Flynn. Kellyman is queer and has spoken publicly about the importance of playing a lesbian character in “Willow,” mentioning how the role helped her heal her inner child.