The young British actor George MacKay is getting many star-in-the making reviews for leading Sam Mendes’ 1917, which screened to press last weekend in New York and LA. Some are even saying he’s a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination in the crowded best actor category. But have you seen him in any movies yet? He’s certainly hasn’t made this big of an impression in his previous movies. Here are 3 movies where you might have seen MacKay...
Captain Fantastic (2016)
He was Viggo Mortensen’s eldest son Bo. His was the most developed character of the children and the movie was interested in his burgeoning sexuality. That allowed MacKay to shine a bit if perhaps not make an indelible impression since the movie is really all about Mortensen.
Pride (2014)
He was a young activist in that story of LGBTQ activists who support the miners strike in a Welsh village. I assume based on this picture. While I love this movie and cherished it when t came out I can’t say I remember MacKay in it at all. I’m more mystified by why Jessica Gunning’s career hasn’t skyrocketed after her warm and funny performance in this movie.
How I Live Now (2013)
In this little seen film about a futuristic apocalyptic war, MacKay shares a tender love story with the rebellious teenager at the center of the film, played by Saoirse Ronan. They had sexy rapport and you can see a glimmer of the actor he becomes with 1917. The film also starred Tom Holland. And maybe one day it will be a trivia question about the early careers of these three young stars.