Jessica Alexander

Jessica Alexander (born 19 June 1999) is an English actress and model. She gained prominence from her role in the BBC iPlayer/Netflix series Get Even (2020). She made her feature film debuts in Glasshouse and A Banquet, both 2021. In 2023, she appeared in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid as Vanessa, the human alter-ego of Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) and was named a Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[1]

Jessica Alexander
Alexander in 2022
Born (1999-06-19) 19 June 1999
Westminster, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Career

Alexander first auditioned for a film at 14 years old. She starred in the short films Necktie (2013), directed by Yorgos Lanthimos for Venice 70: Future Reloaded,[2] as well as Truck (2016).[3] She made her television debut in the 2018 Italian Disney Channel teen dramedy Penny on M.A.R.S. as Lucy Carpenter, the antagonist of the first two series. That same year, she was scouted by Select Model Management.[4] She also signed with Next.[5] In 2020, she gained recognition for her role as Olivia Hayes in the iPlayer teen thriller series Get Even.[6][7]

In 2021, Alexander starred as Bee in the South African dystopian thriller Glasshouse, directed by Kelsey Egan whom Alexander had met through a previous project. She also starred as Betsey in the British horror film A Banquet, directed by Ruth Paxton, alongside Sienna Guillory and Ruby Stokes.[8][9]

In March 2021, it was announced Alexander would be joining the cast of the 2023 live-action film adaptation of Disney's 1989 The Little Mermaid as Vanessa, the human alter-ego of Ursula (Melissa McCarthy).[10] In July 2022, she appeared in the Kate Cox-directed thriller film Into the Deep alongside Matthew Daddario and Ella-Rae Smith. The film was released in the UK on Sky Cinema.[11] She has an upcoming role in the Globoplay series Fallen.[12]

Filmography
Televsion and film roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2018–2020 Penny on M.A.R.S. Lucy Carpenter Main role
2020 Get Even Olivia Hayes Main role
2021 Glasshouse Bee Film
A Banquet Betsey Film [8]
2022 Into the Deep Lexie Film [11]
2023 The Little Mermaid Vanessa Film
Fallen Lucinda Price Upcoming TV series; main role

References
  1. 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. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. "NECKTIE". Le Cinéma Club. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. "Truck". Endor Productions. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  4. "In photos with Jess Alexander". Spindle. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  5. "London / Jessica Alexander". Next Models. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  6. Singh-Kurtz, Sangeeta (4 August 2020). "Get Even Is A Glossy British Murder Mystery". The Cut. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  7. "Jessica Alexander is Olivia Hayes: The Actress". BBC Media Centre. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (3 September 2020). "HanWay, Tea Shop & Riverstone Team On Genre Pic 'A Banquet' With 'Resident Evil' Actress Sienna Guillory". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  9. Paskevich, Hayley (21 August 2021). "FANTASIA 2021 INTERVIEW: 'Glasshouse' – Jessica Alexander". yFlip Screen. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  10. Kroll, Justin (1 March 2021). "Jessica Alexander Joins Disney's Live-Action 'Little Mermaid' Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  11. Grater, Tom (28 September 2021). "Ella-Rae Smith, Jessica Alexander & Matthew Daddario Board Thriller 'Into The Deep' For Signature Films & Tea Shop Productions". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  12. Ravindran, Manori (9 September 2022). "Alexander Siddig Headlines Supernatural Series 'Fallen' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
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