Nico Parker

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Nico Parker
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Parker in December 2022
Born (2004-12-09) 9 December 2004 (age 19)
Kensal Rise, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Parents
Relatives Ripley Parker (sister)

Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is an English actress. She made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the Walt Disney Pictures film Dumbo (2019), directed by Tim Burton. [1] She played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us (2023).

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In 2023, Parker was named a Bright Young Thing by Tatler . [2]

Early life

Born at home to film director and screenwriter Ol Parker and actress Thandiwe Newton, Parker is from Kensal Rise, North West London. She has an older sister, Ripley, and a younger brother, Booker. [3]

Career

2019–2021: Breakthrough

Parker made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the 2019 film Dumbo , directed by Tim Burton. Despite receiving mixed-to-negative critical reception for her performance, the role brought her widespread recognition. [4] [5] She next starred alongside Naomie Harris and Jude Law in the HBO miniseries The Third Day (2020) [6] and appeared alongside her mother as Zoe in the science fiction film Reminiscence (2021). [7] [8]

2023: Wide recognition

Parker made a guest appearance as Sarah Miller in the first episode of the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us . [9] Parker's guest appearance was universally acclaimed by critics, with the consensus being that the premiere "benefits immeasurably from [her] endearing contribution." [10] Rachel Leishman in a review for The Mary Sue called Parker's casting "brilliant" and said: "It’s such a good performance from Parker that matches the energy of Pascal's Joel in a way that I think many are going to be talking about Nico Parker's take on the character." [11] Parker was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler . [12]

In May 2023, Parker was cast to portray Astrid Hofferson in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon . [13]

In 2024, she appeared in Suncoast . [14] [15] [16] She won Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. [17]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2019 Dumbo Milly Farrier [4]
2021 Reminiscence Zoe [7]
2024 Suncoast Doris [18] [19]
2025 Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy †ChloePost-production [20]
How to Train Your Dragon †Astrid HoffersonPost-production [13]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2020 The Third Day EllieMain role [21]
2023 The Last of Us Sarah Miller2 episodes [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nico Parker Wonders Why Dumbo is a Kid's Movie". Interview . 28 March 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019.
  2. ↑ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  3. ↑ Eggenberger, Nicole (5 March 2014). "Thandie Newton welcomes baby boy Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". Us Weekly . Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  4. 1 2 Alexander, Bryan (27 March 2019). "Meet the child stars of 'Dumbo': Finley Hobbins and Nico Parker (a dead ringer for her mom)". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. ↑ Comita, Jenny (9 August 2019). "Meet Nico Parker, Thandie Newton's Equally Talented—and Gorgeous—Teenage Daughter". W . Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Nico Parker to Star in 'The Third Day' by HBO". BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  7. 1 2 Casely-Hayford, Alice (23 March 2020). "Thandie Newton talks power, prejudice & Westworld season 3". Net-A-Porter . Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "Nico Parker - Curtis Brown". Curtis Brown . Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (30 June 2021). "'Last of Us' HBO Series Casts Nico Parker as Joel's Daughter". Variety . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "The Last of Us: Season 1, Episode 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  11. ↑ Leishman, Rachel (10 January 2023). "REVIEW: HBO's 'The Last of Us' Series Is a Perfect Exploration of Loss, Survival, and Hope". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  12. ↑ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  13. 1 2 Kit, Borys (30 May 2023). "How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Finds Its Hiccup and Astrid". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  14. ↑ Jacoby, Cortland (31 January 2024). "Sundance Review: 'Suncoast'". Punch Drunk Critics. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  15. ↑ Magidson, Joey (1 February 2024). "Sundance Film Festival Review: 'Suncoast' is a Feel Good Coming of Age Story That Rises Above Its Inconsistencies". Awards Radar. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "Watch Nico Parker Handle Peer Pressure in New Suncoast Exclusive Clip". Teen Vogue. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  17. ↑ "Curtis Brown". www.curtisbrown.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker Starring in Laura Chinn's 'Suncoast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 18 August 2022. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  19. ↑ Rooney, David (23 January 2024). "'Suncoast' Review: Laura Linney and Nico Parker in Contrived but Affecting Tearjerker About Grief and Compassion". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  20. ↑ Grobar, Matt (29 May 2024). "Isla Fisher & Nico Parker Among New Additions To 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' As 9 Are Set To Return". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  21. ↑ "Nico Parker to Star in 'The Third Day' by HBO". BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.


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