Rising stars

Rising Stars: Francis Lovehall


18 09 2024

Born and raised in Jamaica, screen and stage star Francis Lovehall moved to London where he graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.

Following this, he was cast in an episode of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe, before going on to star in Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Death on the Nile, and the BBC series His Dark Materials and Champion. 2024 has seen him appear in two acclaimed Apple TV shows, Masters of the Air and Criminal Record, and in 2025, Lovehall will be taking on his biggest role to date, starring opposite Malachi Kirby as one of the leads in Steven Knight's new historical boxing drama on Disney+, A Thousand Blows.

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