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Caoilinn Springall

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Caoilinn Springall
Born2011 or 2012 (age 11–12)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2020–present

Caoilinn Springall (born 2011 or 2012)[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).

Career

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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]

Notable works

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2020 The Midnight Sky Iris
2023 Stopmotion Little Girl
2024 The Beast Within Willo
2025 In the Lost Lands Young Girl

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023–present Citadel Hendrix Conroy Main role [13]
2024 Doctor Who Splice Alison Vater First episode

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2021 Critics' Choice Awards Best Young Actor/Actress The Midnight Sky Nominated [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Davis, Clayton (2020-12-11). "George Clooney on 'The Midnight Sky,' Young Co-Star Caoilinn Springall and How Fatherhood Changed Him". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  2. ^ Deignan, Tom (September 2021). ""Sky" the Limit for Caolilinn". Irish America. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ^ Greczmiel, Mark (21 December 2021). "'Midnight Sky' shines bright for George Clooney, young co-star". WPTV. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  4. ^ "What an 8-year-old taught George Clooney about acting". king5.com. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  5. ^ Davis, Clayton (2020-12-08). "George Clooney and Caoilinn Springall on the Silence of 'The Midnight Sky' and Filming in Iceland". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-31). "'Citadel': Osy Ikhile & 'Midnight Sky's' Caoilinn Springall Join Amazon's Russo Brothers Global Event Series; 7 Set To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-31). "'Citadel': Osy Ikhile & 'Midnight Sky's' Caoilinn Springall Join Amazon's Russo Brothers Global Event Series; 7 Set To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  8. ^ Morris, D. (2024-02-27). "Horror Beat: Robert Morgan brings STOPMOTION to bloody life". The Beat. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  9. ^ "Caoilinn Springall chats Puppets, Horror and THE BEAST WITHIN – Nadine Whitney interviews – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS". 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  10. ^ "Doctor Who boss offers ominous warning about character in Steven Moffat's Boom". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  11. ^ Belam, Martin (2024-05-18). "Doctor Who: Boom – season one episode three recap". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  12. ^ "The Beast Within (2024) Filming Locations and Cast Information". 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 27, 2023). "Citadel Sets Premiere Date; First Look At Amazon Global Spy Series Reveals Lesley Manville Casting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
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