Alfie Williams (actor)

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Alfie Williams
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Williams in 2025
Born (2011-01-03) 3 January 2011 (age 14) [1] [2]
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present

Alfie Williams (born 3 January 2011) [1] [2] 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).

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Early life and education

Alfie Williams was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on 3 January, 2011. [1] [2] [3] He has lived and attended school near Newcastle upon Tyne. [4] His father, actor Alfie Dobson, became Williams' main inspiration. [5]

From an early age he showed an interest in acting. [4] At age six, he played Scrooge in a school production of Dickens's A Christmas Carol , for which he studied the classic film adaptation and worked hard on his accent. The experience solidified his desire to pursue acting as a career. [6]

Williams attended a drama school but soon left because it focused too much on musicals, while he was more interested in film and television. From the age of seven, he actively attended auditions, which quickly earned him his first roles in commercials. [5]

Career

Williams' career began with small roles in commercials and short films. [5] In 2021, Williams made his debut in the short film Phallacy, acting alongside Stephen Graham and Shaun Parkes. [7] This role became a turning point in his career, as Graham's recommendation led him to sign with the talent agency Independent Talent Group , with which he continues to work to this day. [8]

He had a small role in the third season of fantasy television series His Dark Materials . [9] He also appeared in BBC Radio 4's serial Our Friends in the North. [8] [10] In 2023, Williams took part in the film A New Breed of Criminal, playing the young John Henry Sayers.[ citation needed ]

He plays Spike in the post-apocalyptic horror film 28 Years Later (2025), his first major screen role. [11] He was described as the "indisputable protagonist' of the film by The Hollywood Reporter , [12] an "outstanding new talent" by Empire , [13] and "excellent" in the role by The Times . [14] He was 13 years-old at the time of filming, and still so when he reprised the role in the upcoming (2026) [15] sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , which started filming three weeks after [16] filming wrapped on 28 Years Later. [17]

Personal life

One of Williams' main hobbies is playing the guitar, a passion that began after his 28 Years Later co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson gifted him a vintage acoustic guitar. He is a fan of Kurt Cobain, the rock band Nirvana, and grunge music in general. [18]

In addition to music, he lists video games among his hobbies, with Red Dead Redemption , Ghost of Tsushima , and Dead by Daylight among his favourites. [8]

As of June 2025 Williams lives in Gateshead, near Newcastle upon Tyne, with his family, [18] and is being homeschooled. [8]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Film and Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2021PhallacyBo WilliamsShort film
2022 His Dark Materials Ghost TheoEpisode: "No Way Out"
2023A New Breed of CriminalYoung John Henry Sayers
2025 28 Years Later Spike
2026 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple †Spike Post-production

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2025 Astra Midseason Movie Awards Best Actor 28 Years Later Nominated [19]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Williams, Alfie (3 January 2025). "Birthday feast #kfc #birthday #food #yummers". instagram.com. Instagram . Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Dobson, Alfie (3 January 2025). "A massive happy birthday Alfie son me mam and Molly are so proud of what you have achieved in the short space of time keep moving forward and live your dream". instagram.com. Instagram . Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Block, India (19 June 2025). "28 Years Later star Alfie Williams: 'You start to feel the fear when you're getting chased'". London Evening Standard . Archived from the original on 20 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025. You know, I'm 14,
  4. 1 2 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.
  5. 1 2 3 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.
  6. ↑ King, Jack (25 June 2025). "28 Years Later breakout Alfie Williams: "I'd spend a lot of time with Danny Boyle because he's kind of like a grandad"". British GQ . Archived from the original on 25 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "PHALLACY | Academy Films". christophersabogal.com. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "28 Years Later: Alfie Williams discusses working with Danny Boyle". 1883 Magazine (Interview). 18 June 2025. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Rising Star: Alfie Williams". themediaeye.com. 29 January 2025. Archived from the original on 23 March 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Travis, Ben (18 June 2025). "28 Years Later Review". Empire . Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  14. ↑ 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.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. 1 2 Reilly, Nick (19 June 2025). "Introducing Alfie Williams, the teenage breakout star of '28 Years Later'". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  19. ↑ Neglia, Matt (30 June 2025). "The 2025 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Nominations". Next Best Picture . Archived from the original on 2 July 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
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