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David Jonsson

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David Jonsson
Jonsson in 2025
Born1993 (age 32–33)
London, England
Other nameDavid Jonsson-Fray
EducationRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art (BA)
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
AwardsSee below

David Jonsson (born 1993) is a British actor. He began his career on the West End, winning a Black British Theatre Award for his performance in the play and breathe... (2021). He is known for his performance in the BBC Two and HBO television series Industry (2020–2022), as well as his roles in the films Rye Lane (2023), Alien: Romulus (2024), and The Long Walk (2025).

In 2022, Jonsson appeared on the Evening Standard list of Londoners to watch[1] and was one of British GQ's Men of the Year Honourees.[2] He was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler[3] and a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[4] In 2025, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award[5] and was nominated at the British Independent Film Awards in the Best Lead Performance category for his role in the film Wasteman (2025).[6] At the 2026 Comic-Con, Jonsson was announced as the new actor to portray Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Early life and education

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Jonsson grew up in Custom House, an area of the East London Docklands.[7] His father was an IT engineer at Heathrow Airport and his mother worked for the Metropolitan Police. Jonsson is the youngest of four, with an older brother and two older sisters.[8] He describes his background as Nigerian, with some distant Sierra Leone Creole,[9] that may have origins in the Caribbean, and Swedish.[10]

After getting in trouble at and dismissed from school, Jonsson transferred to a school in Hammersmith.[8] He told his mother he wanted to be an actor. After completing his GCSEs, Jonsson spent two years in New York City. Upon returning to London at the age of 18,[11] he joined the National Youth Theatre and won a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2016.[12]

Career

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Upon graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Jonsson was cast in his professional stage debut as William Davison in the play Mary Stuart at the Almeida Theatre.[13] The production transferred to Duke of York's Theatre in early 2017, marking Jonsson's West End debut. That same year, he appeared on the West End again, this time in Don Juan in Soho alongside David Tennant at Wyndham's Theatre.[14]

In 2018, Jonsson made his television debut in two episodes of the ITV detective drama Endeavour. He wrote, directed, and starred in a short film titled Gen Y. The following year, he played the recurring character Isaac Turner in the second series of the Fox UK espionage thriller Deep State.[15]

Jonsson starred as Augustus "Gus" Sackey in the first two series of the BBC Two and HBO investment banking drama Industry from 2020 to 2022.[16][17][18][19] To prepare for the role, he visited the character's alma maters Eton College and University of Oxford to familiarise himself with such a different background from his own.

In 2021, Jonsson won an award at the Black British Theatre Awards for his performance in and breathe... at the Almeida Theatre, and presented the Jean-Michel Basquiat episode of Great Lives for BBC Radio 4.[20]

Jonsson made his feature film debut opposite Vivian Oparah in the romantic comedy Rye Lane, which opened at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.[18][19][21] He also played the lead character Luke Fitzwilliam in the BBC's 2023 adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy.[22][23]

In 2023, Jonsson was cast in Alien: Romulus as the synthetic Andy, which released in 2024, that led to him winning the 2025 BAFTA Rising Star Award.[24][5] He is expected to return as Andy in the sequel.[25] Later in 2024 he was cast as Pete McVries in The Long Walk, which released in 2025 to positive reviews, with specific praise for his performance. Jonsson was also praised for his role in the film Wasteman (2025), where he was nominated for Best Lead Performance at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards.

Jonsson is developing his first television script Hype with Clerkenwell Films.[26] In addition, he has roles in the upcoming films Benn/Eubank and Scandalous!.[27]

In 2026, It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Jonsson will portray T'Challa II / Toussaint / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther III, scheduled to be released on December 15, 2028.[28]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes titles that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2023 Rye Lane Dom
2024 Alien: Romulus Andy Carradine
Bonhoeffer Frank Fisher
2025 The Long Walk Pete McVries
Wasteman Taylor Also executive producer[29]
2027 The Chaperones † Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Endeavour Cromwell Ames Episodes: "Quartet" and "Icarus"
2019 Deep State Isaac Turner Recurring role; series 2
2020–2022 Industry Augustus "Gus" Sackey Main role
2023 Murder Is Easy Luke Fitzwilliam Miniseries
2024 The Road Trip Marcus Main role
2025 Too Much Oriel Terrabianco Episode: "One Wedding and a Sex Pest"

Audio drama

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Year Title Voice role Notes
2017 UNIT: The New Series Cpl. James Morley Episode: "Invocation"

Stage credits

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Year Title Role Venue Notes
2016–2017 Mary Stuart William Davison Almeida Theatre, London
Duke of York's Theatre, London
2017 Don Juan in Soho Col Wyndham's Theatre, London
2020 “Daddy”: A Melodrama Franklin Almeida Theatre, London Rehearsals only[30]
2021 and breathe... Junior

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Work Result Ref.
Astra Film Awards 2026 Best Supporting Actor – Drama The Long Walk Nominated [31]
Austin Film Critics Association 2025 Best Supporting Actor Nominated [32]
British Academy Film Award 2025 Rising Star Award Alien: Romulus Won [5]
Black British Theatre Award 2022 Best Male Actor in a Play and breathe... Won [33]
British Independent Film Award 2023 Best Joint Lead Performance (with Vivian Oparah) Rye Lane Nominated [34]
2025 Best Lead Performance Wasteman Nominated [34]
Film Independent Spirit Awards 2026 Robert Altman Award The Long Walk Won [35]
Florida Film Critics Circle 2025 Best Supporting Actor Runner-up [36]
London Film Critics Circle 2026 British/Irish Performer of the Year Nominated [37]
Saturn Awards 2025 Best Supporting Actor Alien: Romulus Nominated [38]
Seattle Film Critics Society 2025 Best Actor in a Supporting Role The Long Walk Nominated [39]

References

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  1. ↑ O'Sullivan, Charlotte (11 January 2022). "Culture in London: the faces to watch in 2022 - Film". Evening Standard. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "The GQ Men of the Year Honourees: introducing GQ's Class of 2022". British GQ. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
  3. ↑ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Salisbury, Mark (28 June 2023). "Stars of Tomorrow 2023: David Jonsson (actor)". Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "David Jonsson named Rising Star winner at Bafta film awards". The Herald. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  6. ↑ "British Independent Film Awards: 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' Lead Nominations". 2 December 2025.
  7. ↑ Segalov, Michael (5 March 2023). "'I'm not really a freedom fighter': actor David Jonsson on Tinseltown and making it on home turf". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  8. 1 2 Cumming, Ed (15 December 2023). "David Jonsson: 'I'm the first black lead in an Agatha Christie – it's scary'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "British actor David Jonsson is a scene stealer in exciting BritBox Original murder mystery". GQ South Africa. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Jebali, Aiysha (18 January 2021). "Actor David Jonsson: From East London to HBO & BBC series' regular..." Film Forums. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  11. ↑ Davies, Hannah J (19 June 2021). "Industry's David Jonsson: 'Lena Dunham thinks British people eat scones every day'". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "David Jonsson". RADA. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  13. ↑ Hayer, Taj (14 March 2021). "SPOTLIGHT: Mr David Johnson". The Rakish Gent. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  14. ↑ Warner, Solly (19 March 2021). "David Jonsson: Digging for Truth". Notion. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  15. ↑ Calamandrei, Lorenza. "David Jonsson". Nuit Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  16. ↑ Earle, Toby (14 December 2020). "David Jonsson: "Black bankers have told me 'Industry' represents their experiences"". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  17. ↑ Wolfson, Sam (3 May 2022). "Harry Lawtey and David Jonsson's industrial complex". GQ. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  18. 1 2 Segalov, Michael (5 March 2023). "'I'm not really a freedom fighter': actor David Jonsson on Tinseltown and making it on home turf". The Guardian.
  19. 1 2 Richards, Olly (23 March 2023). "David Jonsson: "I think I'm just a bit weird and strange"". NME.
  20. ↑ "BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, David Jonsson on Jean Michel Basquiat". BBC. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  21. ↑ Smith, Anna (23 January 2023). "'Rye Lane' Sundance Review: A Sunny, Irreverent Tribute To British Rom-Com Forebears". Deadline. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  22. ↑ Cumming, Ed (15 December 2023). "David Jonsson: 'I'm the first black lead in an Agatha Christie – it's scary'". The Daily Telegraph.
  23. ↑ Cormack, Morgan (27 December 2023). "David Jonsson: Murder Is Easy's David Jonsson explains why he initially turned down role". Radio Times.
  24. ↑ Kit, Borys (3 March 2023). "Fede Alvarez's 'Alien' Movie Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  25. ↑ Jones, Tamera; Nemiroff, Perri (12 September 2025). "'Alien: Romulus' Rising Star David Jonsson Gives an Exciting Sequel Update for Fans". Collider. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  26. ↑ Whittock, Jesse (17 April 2024). "'Rye Lane' Star David Jonsson Penning Debut Drama Series 'Hype'". Deadline. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  27. ↑ Yossman, KJ (20 May 2022). "David Jonsson, Joshua Maynard, Nathalie Emmanuel Join David Harewood's 'Benn/Eubank' Feature Produced By Fulwell 73 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  28. ↑ Gomez, Dessi; D'Alessandro, Anthony; Campione, Katie (26 July 2026). "'Black Panther 3': David Jonsson to Play T'Challa II". Deadline. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  29. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (5 November 2024). "Bankside Films reveals first look at 'Wasteman' starring David Jonsson, Tom Blyth (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  30. ↑ "Production of "Daddy" A Melodrama | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
  31. ↑ Alter, Ethan (25 November 2025). "'One Battle After Another' leads Astra Film Awards nominations". GoldDerby. Archived from the original on 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  32. ↑ Anderson, Erik (10 December 2025). "Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) Nominations: 'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' Lead with 11". AwardsWatch. Archived from the original on 10 December 2025. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  33. ↑ Sherwood, Harriet (21 November 2021). "And Breathe dominates Black British theatre awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  34. 1 2 https://www.bifa.film/awards/2025/winners-nominations/
  35. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (3 December 2025). "Spirit Awards Nominations: 'Peter Hujar's Day' Leads Film Nominees With Five Nods". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 3 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  36. ↑ Neglia, Matt (19 December 2025). "The 2025 Florida Film Critics Circle (FFCC) Winners". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on 23 December 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  37. ↑ Ritman, Alex (15 December 2025). "'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', and 'Sinners' Lead London Critics' Circle Film Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  38. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (3 February 2025). "'Dune: Part Two', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' & 'Alien: Romulus' Lead Saturn Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  39. ↑ Neglia, Matt (5 December 2025). "The 2025 Seattle Film Critics Society (SFCS) Nominations". Next Best Picture. Archived from the original on 6 December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
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