With the release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, actress Freya Allan is grabbing all the attention as she wonderfully plays the lead character of Mae in the film. In a career of only a few years, the actress has impressed us with multiple performances, and Planet of the Apes is only going to give a further push to her career. If you are wondering where you have seen the actress before, here are 4 films and shows Freya Allan has been a part of in the past.
1. The Witcher (2019-Present)
Freya Allan is most popular for her appearance in the Netflix fantasy drama The Witcher. She stars in the show as Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, nicknamed Ciri, who is the crown princess of Cintra, whose destiny makes her associated with Geralt, played by Henry Cavill in the first three seasons and Liam Hemsworth from season 4 onwards.
Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series, the show follows Geralt of Rivia, Princess Cirilla of Cintra, and sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg, exploring their pasts and destinies. Geralt, tied to Ciri by destiny, becomes her protector after invoking “the Law of Surprise” and meeting her. He fights to keep her safe from those who seek to exploit her powerful magic, ensuring the safety of Ciri and their world.
2. The Third Day (2020)
Freya Allan was also seen in the HBO and Sky miniseries The Third Day in 2020. The folk horror series follows the separate journeys of a man, Sam, and a woman, Helen, on a mysterious British island. Divided into ‘Summer’ and ‘Winter,’ it delves into Sam’s encounter with tradition-bound islanders and Helen’s arrival, which changes the island’s destiny. Allan plays the role of Kail, a girl whose mother, Jess, disappears from the island.
3. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)
On the film front, Freya Allan previously appeared in the 2021 action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake, playing the young version of the protagonist Sam. The film stars Karen Gillan as Sam, a young assassin who joins forces with her estranged mother and former associates to protect a girl from rival killers. Their mission pits them against dangerous adversaries connected to a powerful organization.
4. The War of the Worlds (2019)
Freya Allan had a small but impactful role as Mary in BBC’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’ sci-fi novel, The War of the Worlds. The three-part series is set in 1995 Edwardian England and follows journalist George and his lover Amy, who begin a life together in Woking, despite George’s existing marriage. Their lives are turned upside down by a Martian invasion, forcing them to confront a powerful enemy which seems impossible to be defeated by human resources.
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