Matilda Freeman rose to prominence with her portrayal of Summer Spellman on the popular soap opera Coronation Street. She joined the cast in 2017 and became a regular fixture on the show until 2020. Her impressive performance garnered a nomination for Best Young Actor at the British Soap Awards, solidifying her status as a talented young actress.
Matilda Freeman took on a leading role as Lily Wells in the ITVX thriller series Passenger in 2024, sharing the screen with talented actors Wunmi Mosaku, David Threlfall, and Daniel Ryan. Her next project is the highly anticipated live-action/animation film Animal Friends, starring alongside Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Vince Vaughn, set to begin filming soon.
Matilda Freeman’s diverse filmography also includes notable roles such as Lilly in the 2019 fantasy film The Last Boy and Lin, the teenage mother of Alma, in the acclaimed BBC comedy series Alma’s Not Normal, which won BAFTA and RTS awards. Additionally, she played Leila in the sci-fi thriller series The Power for Prime Video, starring alongside Toni Collette and produced by Sister.
Hailing from Chester, Matilda Freeman possesses a versatile Neutral British accent with subtle hints of Lancashire, but she has also demonstrated her impressive range as a master of accents. With a chameleon-like ability, she has effortlessly adopted various UK and US accents in her performances. Notably, she has showcased her skill in Passenger with an authentic Burnley accent, Alma’s Not Normal with a convincing Mancunian tone, and Coronation Street with a neutral accent. Her exceptional character work and talent for mimicry enable her to capture a wide range of voices and accents accurately.
ACCENTS
Neutral*, Manchester, Lancashire, Northern
STYLES
Comedy, Delicate, Child Voices, Characterful, Warm, Natural Reads, Regional, Youthful, Energetic, Animated Characters, Home Studio
CREDITS
| Dropperz (TV, 2016) – ‘Esther’, ITV2 |
| Doctors (TV, 2017) – ;Chantelle Briggs’, BBC One |
| The Last Boy (Film, 2019) – ‘Lilly’, Kirlian Pictures |
| Coronation Street (TV, 2017-2020) – ‘Summer Spellman’, ITV |
| Alma’s Not Normal (TV, 2021) – ‘Teenage Lin’, BBC Two/BBC iPlayer |
| Passenger (TV, 2024) – ‘Lily Wells’, ITV |
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