Blitz
Apple ’s historic warfare play filmBlitzhas an impressive mould lead by 4 - time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan . Blitzfollows the tale of amother and son search for each other in state of war - shoot down London . Written and directed by Steve McQueen ( 12 year a Slave , Shame),Blitzhas take in mostly positive reviewsafter it had its world premiere as the opening film at the BFI London Film Festival on October 9 , 2024 . The film was released in blue-ribbon theater on November 1 , 2024 and received an single streaming release on Apple TV+ on November 22 , 2024.Blitzcurrently has a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes critic scotch of 81 % .
Blitzis already considered one ofSaoirse Ronan ’s best motion-picture show . The prescribed logline ofBlitzreads , " The story of a group of Londoners during the German bombing safari of the British capital during World War II " ( viaIMDb).Blitzmarks the feature article film introduction of rise British histrion Elliott Heffernan , who was discovered in a countrywide open molding call and rigorous tryout physical process . Blitzis just the fifth feature celluloid by British screenwriter and director Steve McQueen , who made his feature film film debut with 2008’sHunger . McQueen has also directed and producedSmall Axe(2002 ) andUprising(2021 ) .
Steve McQueen wrote and directed the Best Picture winner12 Years a Slave .
Saoirse Ronan as Rita
Actor : Saoirse Ronan , 30 , is a 4 - time Academy Award nominee from The Bronx , New York . Ronan rose to gibbousness after being put forward for Best Support Actress at the eld of 12 for her role as Briony Tallis in Joe Wright ’s 2007 Oscar - winning period dramaAtonementstarring James McAvoy and Keira Knightley . Ronan has also been propose for Best Actress for her direct roles inBrooklyn(2015),Lady Bird(2017 ) , andLittle Women(2019 ) . Ronan ’s other illustrious workings includeThe Lovely Bones(2009),Hanna(2011),Mary Queen of Scots(2018 ) , andThe Gallic Dispatch(2021 ) . She lately starred in 2023’sFoeand 2024’sThe Outrun , the latter of which has put her in the race to earn her 5th Oscar nominating speech .
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During the London Blitz of World War II, a diverse group of Londoners navigates the chaos and destruction of the German bombardment. Their intertwined stories of survival, resilience, and camaraderie capture the spirit of a city under siege.
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Character : Ronan plays the protagonist Rita inBlitz .
Harris Dickinson as Jack
thespian : Harris Dickinson , 28 , is an English actor from East London . He rose to prominence after star in the 2017 get along - of - geezerhood dramaBeach Ratswritten and organize by Eliza Hittman after making his goggle box debut onSome Girlsin 2014 . Dickinson conk on to asterisk in the notable television seriesTrustalongside Hilary Swank and the late Donald Sutherland . His most famous film office includeMaleficient : Mistress of Evil , in which he played Prince Philip , The King ’s Man , and the 2022 Best Picture nomineeTriangle of Sadnesswritten and directed by Ruben Östlund . He late star in the critically hail 2023 filmThe Iron Clawand will star in the forthcoming erotic thrillerBabygirlalongside Nicole Kidman .
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type : Dickinson trifle Jack inBlitz .
Elliott Heffernan as George
Actor : Elliott Heffernan is an 11 - year - old British actor who made his professional acting and feature of speech moving picture debut inBlitz . Heffernan had never act before when director Steve McQueen discovered him . According toLA magazine publisher , " McQueen knew that Heffernan , a fellow Brit , had never acted before and that he would have to bear much of the celluloid ’s emotional arc . “ But I believed in him — and he did n’t disappoint , ” McQueen says . " McQueen firmly belives that this will be the " first of many amazing function " ahead for the young Heffernan .
reference : Heffernan plays George , the boy of Ronan ’s Rita , inBlitz .
Benjamin Clementine as Ife
Actor : Benjamin Clementine , 35 , is a British musician , composer , and actor . He released his first studio albumAt Least for Nowin 2015 and has released a sum of three in his life history , including 2017’sI Tell a Flyand 2022’sAnd I Have Been . He made his feature film debut in 2021’sDunein a small patronage part as Herald of the Change . Blitzis Clementine ’s 2d professional acting credit and role in a feature film . He is slate to seem in the forthcoming drama filmIn the Hand of Dantewritten and directed by Julian Schnabel ( Before Night Falls , The Diving Bell and the Butterfly ) alongside Oscar Issac , Jason Momoa , Gerard Butler , Gal Gadot , Franco Nero , John Malkovich , and Al Pacino .
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Character : Clementine plays a character named Ife inBlitz .
Blitz Supporting Cast & Characters
Kathy Burke as Beryl : Burke is advantageously known forTinker Tailor Soldier Spy , Elizabeth , andGimmie Gimmie Gimmie .
Paul Weller as Gerald : Wller is a screenwriter known forSpider - Man : Far from Home , Stranger Than Fiction , andGrosse Pointe Blank .
Stephen Graham as Albert : Graham is good known forSnatch , sea rover of the Caribbean : Dead Men Tell No Tales , andVenom : The Last Dance .
Leigh Gill as Mickey : Gill is best known forJoker , Game of Thrones , Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , andBlitz .
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During the London Blitz of World War II , a diverse radical of Londoners navigates the chaos and wipeout of the German bombardment . Their intertwined story of survival , resilience , and camaraderie seize the life of a metropolis under besieging .
