Joseph Matthew "Joe" Alwyn (born 21 February 1991) is a British film and theatre actor, known for playing the titular role in the war film Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
Alwyn has appeared in several theatre plays. In 2016, Alwyn started his career by playing the titular role of Billy Lynn in his debut war film Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk directed by Ang Lee, and based on the novel of same name by Ben Fountain. The film also stars Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, and Chris Tucker, released on November 11, 2016 by TriStar Pictures. Alwyn was signed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the United States, while in the UK he was repped by Independent Talent Group Ltd.. Alwyn has also filmed a significant role in the drama film The Sense of an Ending along with Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter, Emily Mortimer, and Michelle Dockery. Ritesh Batra directed the film. Alwyn will also star in the psychological thriller film Keepers along with Gerard Butler. His next major role will be in the period drama, The Favourite, helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos. In the film, Alwyn will play Masham, the love interest of Emma Stone's servant character, who uses him to advance her position in court.
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