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These are the 14 Nu-Gen faces that are going to dominate your TV screens all year long

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4 April 2019

2019 is already a golden year for TV and the show's respective leads. From Jodie Comer’s return as Villanelle in Killing Eve season two, to Ellie Bamber’s new role as Cosette in Les Misérables, these are the fourteen faces dominating your screen this year. All you have to do is cancel all your social plans in favour of a boxset binge.

Jodie Comer: Killing Eve, Season 2
Jodie Comer’s captivating performance as the ultra stylish assassin Villanelle had the whole nation hooked to their screens when Killing Eve aired last year on BBC 1. With a hotly-anticipated second series, Jodie is undoubtedly on the road to stardom.
Kiernan Shipka: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
She may be known for her long-standing role as Sally Draper in Mad Men, but Kiernan Shipka was cast in a whole new light as she took on the role of Sabrina in Netflix’s ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’. With a second season out this month, the 19-year-old actress is hitting the big time.
Ellie Bamber: Les Misérables
Ellie Bamber has been acting since she was young, but her new role as Cosette in BBC 1’s six-part adaptation of Les Misérables saw the 21-year-old actress become a household name. Yup, we called it.
Jessica Barden: Lamb of Gods
Thanks to her role as Alyssa in Netflix’ ‘End of the f***ing world’, Jessica is part of a new generation of young stars taking the acting world by storm. Later this year, she’ll have all eyes on her as she stars in upcoming drama, Lamb of Gods.

Joe Cole: PURE
His breakout role as John Shelby in Peaky Blinders threw Joe Cole into the limelight, and his popularity has been growing ever since. Earlier this year he starred in the hugely successful six-part comedy drama, PURE, and is soon to appear in upcoming drama Gangs of London.
Alex Lawther: Alex's Dream
Alex Lawther rose to prominence in Netflix’ ‘End of the f***ing world’ – now he is starring in upcoming thriller, The Translators. It’s just the beginning for this talented Brit.
Julia Garner, Modern Love
She has already wowed us all as Terra in Netflix's Dirty John, and now the American actress and model Julia Gardner is starring in Modern Love, a rom-com series based on a New York Times relationship column.
Esme Creed Miles: Hanna
Esme Creed Miles is flawing us all in her first leading role in Amazon’s new series, Hanna, an action drama based on a young women who is trained to become an assassin by the father. She’s definitely one to watch.

Dacre Montgomery: Stranger Things, Season 3
Australian actor Dacre Montgomery has enjoyed a steady rise to fame through his breakout role as Billy Hargove in Stranger Things. With season 3 airing on 4th July, expect to see him ascending to the next level.
The Cast of Sex Education
Sex Education was the sex-therapy series from Netflix that hooked the entire nation. Starring Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, Chaneil Jular, Alistair Petrie, Connor Swindells and Aimee Lou Wood, these breakout stars are set to hit the big time.
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Molly Windsor
She won Best Actress for this year's TV BAFTAS for Three Girls, and most recently showed off her talent in hit ITV thriller, Cheat. Later this year, Molly Windsor will be starring in Chat, the series tipped to be hot on the toe of ITV's Liar. With a raving CV under her belt, expect to see ALOT more of this up-and-coming star. And did we mention she's only 21?
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Cosmo Jarvis
He's already been nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTAS for his stunning performance as Sebastian in Lady Macbeth, and then Cosmo Jarvis joined the cast of Peaky Blinders. It's set to be a big year for the American-born English actor and we're so here for it.

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Edward Bluemel
In 2019, Edward Bluemel appeared as Maeve's unreliable brother in Sex Education, and he will be back on our screens later this year Killing Eve Season 2 (!!). Need we say any more?!
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Fenn O'Meally
Film maker Fenn O'Meally has been named one of the UK's most promising rising stars by the British Fashion Council for her super cool fashion films - Armani Beauty, Nike and Dior to name a few. Not only is she big news in film, she's quickly becoming the ultimate fashion darling.