Caoilinn Springall

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Caoilinn Springall
Born2011or2012(age 11–12)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2020–present

Caoilinn Springall (born 2011or2012) [1] is an Irish [2] [3] child actress. Her films include The Midnight Sky (2020) and The Beast Within (2024). On television, she is known for her role in the Amazon Prime series Citadel (2023).

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Career

Springall made her feature film debut in the 2020 Netflix science-fiction drama, The Midnight Sky , directed by George Clooney. [4] In the film, she played the role of Iris, a mysterious young girl who forms a bond with Clooney's character, Augustine Lofthouse. Her performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and maturity, especially considering her young age. [1] [5] [6]

Following this, Springall secured a main role in the television film Citadel, [7] and a recurring role as Little Girl in the British psychological horror film Stopmotion . [8]

She is set to star in Paul W. S. Anderson's fantasy-adventure film In the Lost Lands , alongside Dave Bautista and Deirdre Mullins, which will be released in 2025. [9] Springall appeared in Doctor Who (2024), playing Splice Alison Vater. [10] [11]

In May 2023, it was announced that Caoilinn Springall had joined the cast of The Beast Within, a film adaptation of Edward Levy's 1978 novel of the same name. [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020 The Midnight Sky Iris
2023 Stopmotion Little Girl
2024 The Beast Within Willo
2025 In the Lost Lands Young Girl

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2023–present Citadel Hendrix ConroyMain role [13]
2024 Doctor Who Splice Alison VaterFirst episode

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2021 Critics' Choice Awards Best Young Actor/Actress The Midnight Sky Nominated [1]

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