Why Cailee Spaeny is taking over Hollywood. From Priscilla to Civil War to Alien: Romulus.

[@fionaappleintheblairwitchp3921]

We need more non-nepo babies coming to Hollywood and making it big success stories. It feels like as the years go by these stories get rarer or are completely orchestrated by their management team for PR. I wanna see more of her. I’m excited to see her in her older years. I know she’s gonna get better and better at her craft with age .

[@jonathanmulondo9206]

Agreed

[@TheMarkmcr]

No. Nobody has any business telling people that they can't pursue an industry if they have family members in it

[@CordeliaWagner1999]

There are enough that come. It's just that 99.99% of them don't make it

[@fionaappleintheblairwitchp3921]

@@CordeliaWagner1999 and that needs to change !!! we need new faces and new names and new talent.

[@Magdalena8008s]

Stop. They are the minority. We hear about them because people make a deal about them being kids of famous people. There are soo many brilliant and good actors who are new non nepo people. And even if they are. It may get you in the door. A role or two. But if you're not good, you don't make it. We all take advantage of some sorta nepotism. My dad helped me get my job. Guilty. And that's the way most of the world works. Maybe it's a privilege you were able to bypass. But not most of us.

[@spacebjorn]

I think she’s great in a wide range of roles. She can easily switch from the girl next door to a strong female lead or a supportive character. Plus, she can play both younger and older characters convincingly. What most important for me is that she never overacts or becomes overly annoying in any scene

[@rosieevans8960]

Your so right she never overacts which is why out of the craft legacy, which in my opinion has pretty bad writing and dialogue she stands out

[@MultiLililililili]

She was the best part about Alien Romulus tbh

[@drunknmasta90]

Nope Andy was

[@MultiLililililili]

@drunknmasta90 Andy was great, one line in the movie that he had (if you've seen it you probably know the one I mean) soured the character a tad for me

[@raddgaming9969]

She is beautiful with talent I couldn't agree more❤

[@drunknmasta90]

@@MultiLililililili she had a similar line. And I like her a lot but whenever she swears she doesn’t sound natural

[@MultiLililililili]

@drunknmasta90 yeah tbf I see what you mean, doesn't strike as a natural badass. But that's one part of the movie that works, as she does in a way grow in to being more adversary. So does Andi tbf, in a different way haha

[@Teddyngham]

I did see Alien Romulus yesterday, and yes she was great. I did also really like David Jonsson, who played her brother, Andy.

[@Bohemian0522]

I like them too, their chemistry is amazing. Really feel the bond of sibling between them.

[@redsands1001]

If you like rom coms david jonsson is on a good one called "rye lane"

[@Teddyngham]

@@Bohemian0522 I first though that David's acting was a bit wooden. But then I realized that he was an android, so it all made sense.

[@Lawlllz]

Her performance in Priscilla was amazing. It really seemed like she actually aged throughout the movie and she played her at 14 so different than her as an adult.

[@niallcnghm]

Her performance made me tear up just at how innocent and intimate it was. I will watch anything she is in, so so talented and absolutely gorgeous.

[@TheMarkmcr]

​@@niallcnghm one thing in particular that got my attention was her line involving the fireplace

[@chachachazki]

She ruined that film for me. Sheäs not pretty enough for that role- The real Priscilla was a legend.

[@iamsheep]

When I watched Romulus, it was so evident Cailee's performance was just many levels better than everyone else in that film. All the other actors will acting with their body language, actions and props. Cailee, like all great actors was acting with her eyes. Her emotional state was so accurate and on point for every shot she was in. You knew exactly what she was feeling and thinking just by looking at her eyes. On top of that, she's young and beautiful. Yes, she's going to have an amazing career.

[@eyesears113]

She was good in Alien Romulus but she was not the best actor and character in the movie. It was David Jonsson as Andy the Android. His performance was so nuanced and complexed. The way he changed from shy and dumb to astute and calculated was simply brilliant. Yeah, I get it, you like her, who doesn’t, I do too, and she was indeed good. But David was the scene stealer if you ask me. And I can even understand your opinion of Cailee being your favorite, but to simply say she was many levels over everybody, which included David Jonsson, is just bonkers to me.

[@HybridDolphin]

David Jonson was better

[@Galactusz007]

@@eyesears113 Agreed 100%…the android was the best character/performance.

[@Galactusz007]

@@HybridDolphin Yup, without a doubt. David Jonsson aced it…

[@Galactusz007]

You are just simping to her…”On top of that, she's young and beautiful” 😂

[@acapedit]

Versatile and credible. She's already amassed an impressive resume in just a few years. Hollywood does not produce many young people with talent that lasts, hope the celebrity aspect of being an actor won't eclipse her gifts.

[@chachachazki]

The opposite of both. A one look wonder that I'm still confused why people seem to like her. All her movies she brings nothing but staring at things blankly, no personality, beyond annoying representation of a Gen Z actress. Hope she'd go back to springfield. There's a reason Zendaya and Miley are stars, they atleast have personality and depth

[@MarcosSantos-dj6lk]

she is the perfect Ellie from The Last of Us that we never have

[@TheBackFocus]

Ooh, she WOULD be good.

[@Mordeairayne]

FACTS

[@kora4185]

THAT’S WHO SHE IS! I knew she reminded of someone, it was Ellie 😆

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Funny that her _Alien: Romulus_ costar Isabela Merced is playing Dinah in season 2 of TLOU. And the top fan casting choice for Ellie: Kaitlyn Dever is now playing Abby.

[@MarcosSantos-dj6lk]

@@kora4185 even her outfit in the movie kind remind me Ellie hahaha

[@samplermike]

My favorite young actress. She naturally communicates with her eyes.

[@docmccoy9813]

Exactly!. Her eyes are magnetic

[@chachachazki]

One of my least favourite, have really tried to like her but she has no charisma or personality whatsover, all her characters are the same _ wide-eyed blank faced blobs

[@normzeee]

The Ellie we need and deserve

[@chachachazki]

god. no. just no.

[@savannahgibbons6349]

First of all, Cailee is one of the sweetest humans I’ve ever known and everyone from Springfield is so happy for her success. Second of all, I love how much of a range she’s had with roles, but y’all don’t even KNOW how great of a singer she is. She hasn’t had the opportunity to show off her pipes, but she has a beautiful voice too ❤

[@cultureshock9236]

Through this video, I was like “Wow Can she sing? I found out about her in Alien, she got my attention then I watched Civil War. She's so talented. It's a shame she's not playing Elle in The Last Of Us.

[@chachachazki]

Her roles literally have no depth or range whatsoever, all she does it just stare blankly into things, in every movie. There's no agency, no depth, no fragility in any of her performances.

[@missuperiority]

It is insane to me that I've known her for that one TikTok edit because she's so pretty, like she has this classic Hollywood type of beauty, which is so rare to see right now. then I've tried to watch her works because sometimes beautiful actresses can't act so well, so to my surprise, she has range and versatility, and I must say I am a fan now because being able to pick characters and pull them off so well is amazing to me. I need this kind of rare talent, so I'm rooting for her and her success, and I'm just excited about what her next projects will be. I'm not surprised if she will get cast as Audrey Hepburn in her biopic, so let's see.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Really depends on what you classify as ‘beautiful’ if you mean ppl like Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, Kate Hudson, then sure they can’y act for shit but also seriously, 90% of actresses are ‘beautiful’ and like men who are classically handsome there’s of course some who can’t act shit. But acting as if beautiful means they likely can’t act is silly given that Margot Robbie, Ana de Armas, Scarlett Johansson, Sydney Sweeney, Anya Taylor Joy, Jenna Ortega, just a few of the most popular famous actors currently, all can absolutely act their ass off. There’s hardly a corrolation between beautiful and ‘can’t act’ given that Hollywood has always filtered and discriminated against any person not handsome, hot, beautiful, good-looking. That’s stardom. Same goes for men, Chris Pratt isn’t renowned for his versatility.

[@lindamagagula7476]

The first time I have seen Cailee Spaeny in Pacific Rim 2. When she is in the movie, she has a Intense, badass presence that's makes her a superb actress and she's a gorgeous woman ❤

[@GEMINIEARTHWALKER]

Same, she was one of the few good things about PR2

[@Bohemian0522]

She would be perfect for an adult Ellie in the Last of Us, her performance in Civil War and Romulus gave me the vibe of Ellie. Too bad they didn't cast her in that role.

[@nak3dxsnake]

They coulda cast Viggo or Hugh and her, and everyone woulda lost their minds.

[@nak3dxsnake]

I wish I could be in casting.

[@goldfishbrainjohn2462]

She's incredibly adorable! I couldn't help falling for her during the alien movie.

[@cultureshock9236]

Me too

[@Wolf57381]

Samee

[@thingsofthatnature777]

After watching Pricilla, I knew she was going to be big. You took the words right out of my mouth!

[@Magdalena8008s]

Shes spectacular. And what you said. We have alot of great up and coming actors and actresses. Pugh being my favorite.

[@Joomlahacks]

If she's not huge yet... she's gonna be. I've noticed her after seeing The Craft. She's got the X-factor for movies and she can act.

[@800Ms-k6n]

Bad Times At The El Royale was my introduction to her. I didn't know who she was when I watched the movie in a midnight screening, but holy moly, I was so impressed by her performance in that movie. But after that, I didn't hear much about her next work, even after watching Mare Of Easttown, i didn't know she was in it after i did a research on her because i wasn't really familiar by her face and voice. Then comes Priscilla, which is my favourite performance from her so far and should've been her first Oscar nomination. So happy that she has been getting good lately, I really wish her the best, can't wait to see what's next for her. Love to know that she's part of the third Knives Out cast with some amazing talent co starring with her

[@spliffzombonie]

She reminds me of J. Lawrence and Lea Seydoux. And oh, she was fking awesome in Romulus. She and Boyega

[@Leg0456]

I’d say she’s a future Oscar winner

[@hakunamatata3214]

She has been choosing great roles to show off her versatility. She's wonderful.

[@chachachazki]

but she plays every character exactly the same tho? Avoid of personality and full of annoying questions?

[@Elric24]

I worked with her on a short film in our hometown (Springfield, MO) before she blew up. Really delightiful lady that is super talented and genuine. Proud of her representing Springfield!

[@dipi71]

I saw Cailee Spaeny in the »DEVS« tv show without knowing what else she's done. She's up there with Elliot Page in my book. What a talent, cheers!

[@wiinterflowers4277]

Huh?

[@dipi71]

@@wiinterflowers4277 I saw Spaeny in »Alien Romulus« last weekend - pretty good as well.

[@wiinterflowers4277]

@@dipi71 She was amazing in it. Also why did you bring up Ellen Page?

[@dipi71]

@@wiinterflowers4277 Elliot Page came to my mind when comparing Cailee to other up-and-coming actresses and actors when I was young. Page was amazing in »Hard Candy«, »X-Men 2« and »Juno« (gotta rewatch those some time soon). Cheers!

[@wiinterflowers4277]

@@dipi71 At least Calle can actually act. Ellen Page used to be good but then I dunno what happened. Like she transitioned to a dude and wrote a book and lost her mind. So damn dumb!

[@vl4117]

saw her at Alien Romulus. her eyes is something else

[@LekxianMagician]

i've never seen any of her movies but this made me want to check them out! thanks for highlighting such a new actor!

[@ronself1979]

This young woman is GORGEOUS ❤

[@cultureshock9236]

I can’t wait to see more from her, she’s an interesting actress. She would be a perfect Elle for the last of us.

[@bc82870]

She almost looks different in every movie, amazing.

[@chachachazki]

but she only has one look in every movie, just staring blankly into space like a dumdum

[@shinndig1293]

After watching Civil War and Alien: Romulus I was like, "Fuck, she should've been Ellie in The Last of Us show" alongside Hugh Jackman as Joel.

[@JonSolo42]

OMG, yes!! I mean, I LOVE Bella Ramsey, and she is a superb Ellie, but my goodness. Cailee Spaeny would have kicked absolute ass, too. Ah, well, perhaps in another universe.

[@Qbesent]

If only.

[@ShahzDane]

What was that laugh at 00:59 😂

[@jonnynora9269]

I had this initial thought Cailee would have a bright career ahead in Hollywood after seeing her in "Pacific Rim".. And then there was "Priscilla", "Civil War" and recently in "Alien Romulus". Well there is no doubt now she is definitely gonna be a bankable star like Emma Stone soon!!

[@willrunriot]

She’s from my city and I’ve never seen any of her movies. My cousin directed and did choreography at the Springfield Little Theatre, where she started. He teaches at a university now though, dunno if he made that move before or after she was there. Coincidentally, another girl from Springfield pulled the largest daytime Lolapalooza crowd ever last week.

[@Imfunny]

I’m from KC. I’ve found a fellow Missourian! I love Cailee for that reason too😂

[@TheMarkmcr]

Two successes. That program clearly knows what it's doing

[@WW-wf8tu]

She clearly has been given a lot of support to pick an approach to roles of a diverse nature to explore. It is not clear if she is being advised or has made up her mind prior to getting deep into a varied platform of roles that greatly differ from one another or not. But IMO, in her line of work at a young age, if she can show everyone she has the chops to not be typecast, she can have a very long and rewarding career ahead of her. Actors that have a range to play all forms of the arts makes them very valuable. And I like that she wants to try new things and push her boundaries! That is the mark of a true respectable artist. Actors can be fantastic sponges of knowledge if given the opportunity.

[@fuindes_batwings]

Cailee Spaeny is amazing. I really love the way she is neither an over-actor or under-actor. She's a natural, so you get lost in her character, therefore, the story as well. She lends such a natural and fresh approach to her roles, and I think that really does a lot for Hollywood, where more often than not, characters more played up, or even unreal. She will go places.

[@Imfunny]

Cailee is such a naturally talented actress❤️

[@GHS1996]

imma keep it a buck, she has a distinct voice (a bit deep, in a good way) & her facial expressions are great. I think thats what stands her out from Zendaya & Sydney, I can't put Florence Pugh up there cause she also has a distinct voice (a bit deep...in a good way) and...spot on facial expressions. Those 2 remind me of Emma Stone. Great Actresses.

[@wiinterflowers4277]

I don't mind Sydney Sweeney and I love Florence Pugh. Zendaya is awful, can't act and overrated as hell!

[@Odd_type]

what I love most about Cailee is how expressive her eyes are. she doesn’t need to say a word for you to understand exactly how she’s feeling

[@35PHaaton]

She's pretty and very easy on the eyes, plus she has talent. What more could you ask for from an actress that can make people glued to the screen.

[@therealxireen1833]

Love this actress!! She’s seriously versatile, does like every genre 👏

[@xxxxjet1982xxxx]

I think she would have been the perfect ‘Ellie’ in ‘The last of us’ live action series.

[@blackcharles1996]

the first time i saw this girl was in Priscilla, and i fell in love with her immediately... pretty and very talented actress, one of my favorite actresses of this generation

[@whatiwatch006]

definitely watched her when she first started hearing about pacific rim switch john boyega and this youg upcoming star caught me. i bought the dvd immediately and i loved her acting she was so young

[@wiinterflowers4277]

She was fantastic in Civil War and I loved her in Alien Romulus! The dude who played Andy was great too!

[@SecondProtagonist]

When i first saw her in Civil War then I tought who is this girl ? she's so gorgeous !!

[@Zoroff74]

Thank you for that update, I was impressed and quite taken by her performance in PacRim: Uprising, didn't see her in Devs (damn good performance), so now I have some movies to check out, including Alien:Romulus and Civil War, solely for this reason.

[@Raul-ux22]

She absolutely killed it in Aliens and I’m going to need to check out her other work

[@mikaelta1911]

Had no idea who she was until I saw alien and realized it was the same girl from civil war, the 2 best films of the year in my opinion, and a lot of that was thanks to her

[@shunonigiri2710]

Her acting range filmography is amazing for a young age

[@richardgarrison6806]

She is the new Ripley in Alien Romulus ! She did a great job !

[@rileysevern1968]

In a perfect world she would have been cast as Ellie in the last of us season 2

[@miriamponlatetera4611]

Mmmmm... Amo a Cailee, pero la otra actriz es perfecta al menos para mí. No juegué el juego pero vi resúmenes de la historia de este en KZbin... y luego me topé con cosplay y ganarte de Ellie y Joel que son... ASQUEROSOS Mí miedo al salir la serie, era que los creepys sexualizaran a Ellie cuando en la serie es una Niña. Cailee es MUY linda en lo que a estereotipos se refiere, y sí se parece mucho a la Ellie de los juegos, pero como dije lo importante del juego, y la serie, el mensaje es el de una niña común (que no lo es tanto) tiene que aprender a vivir en un mundo apocalíptico y lo aprende de un hombre que tiene que desaprender muchas cosas cómo "cómo no ser padre". Ambos se complementan TAN bien, ELLIE Y JOEL, que te hace pensar en nuestras debilidades y necesidades y cómo debemos estar alerta al mundo pero también a tomar riesgos para dejarnos ayudar y crecer como personas. Eso es lo que me gusta de la Ellie de la serie, no es lo suficiente hegemónica como para que los creepys la puedan sexualizar.

[@Eclipses915]

I’ve seen other trailers of movies Cailee Spaeny was on but just saw Alien: Romulus loved her acting I may watch civil war next when I comes to MAX

[@jun3078]

Ive never heard of her but seen many of her works, that is a good sign I think.

[@knickknackpattywack]

"KEEP AN EYE ON HER" What's she gonna do? Break into my house at night and strangle me?

[@assembled1855]

Cailee Spaeny and Jenna Ortega should do a movie together.

[@josephsanchez262]

Shes absolutly beautiful

[@sokrteukchannaren6151]

I just watched Alien Romulus and I loved her. Wish her real character and character in Alien are similar, so that I can say I love her for real.

[@aletheasilvestre994]

I first saw her acting in Mare of Easttown and remeber thinking she had something special about her.

[@alexfzg9936]

How did no one cast her as Ellie?

[@capdstudent14]

Thanks for the video! Always informative and makes me want to watch everything the actor is in!

[@jmajesty79]

She looks different in every movie.. But she looked so beautiful in Priscilla.

[@lululemon0424]

her facial structure in this alien movie is quite nice, beautiful, smooth, yet powerful, it’s enjoyable to watch her doing the acting.

[@nckey42]

Mare of Easttown really tugged on my heartstrings

[@mooncookies7803]

she would be such a good ellie from tlou

[@isuriadireja91]

aside from her obvious TALENT....she's just got one of those faces meant for movie screen goddesses....along with Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Margot Robbie, Zhang Ziyi and Catherine Zeta Jones...to name a few from the more recent times.

[@endlessorbaggins8223]

I have watched Pacific Rim numerus time and enjoyed it very much. I have watched Pacific Rim: Uprising only one time and can barelly remember what was the story of that movie. Seeing clips of it in this video like they are reviving lost memories.

[@JoeGoldberg1991]

The thing that was mind blowing to me was that she actually looked Santa Barbara Ellie in civil war (because of the similiar hairstyle she had) I was convinced I was looking at live action Ellie. She's a phenomenal actor and would have blown portraying ellie perfectly right out the window ontop of her being extremely accurate to Ellie's appearence.

[@cholocco2831]

Cailee Spaeny World Domination

[@marygracedipasupil4466]

It was unbelievable that how the talent Cailee that should've been in a long while. It's not takes too long to make her a rising star in Hollywood i hope she has to offer so far and I'm excited for her work in Beef season 2 and the upcoming Knives out 3. You should do Charlie Cox as my request in your next video

[@bornarose11]

I know she already did Priscilla but after watching her in that movie I couldn't help but think how perfect she would look fit for an Audrey Hepburn biopic, she has the playful eyes!

[@lindencarlos4222]

She would make a great "Carrie Kelley" version of Robin from the Dark Knight returns comic. Her and Jon Hamm. Perfect casting.

[@LOLBTLOLBT]

Alien Romulus casting is so good, it's unbelievable

[@DarrenMoore-le6pg]

She was great in Civil War and Alien Romulus.

[@michaelavila995]

Zendaya n Sydney Sweeney don’t come close to what caile has done

[@Renegade-kf8fp]

Yep

[@DownUpwards]

If they ever do a Star Wars reboot, she's my pick for Leia.

[@redbunnytail9528]

Pretty cool looking weapon in Aliens. I gonna have to check it out. It a cool like kitchen appliance color. You gonna fight better, with that shade of metal.

[@jasonrist6582]

My list of up and coming actresses to keep an eye on, in addition to Cailee, are: Thomasin McKenzie, Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Freya Allan, Anya Taylor-Joy, McKenna Grace, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Julia Butters, Farrah Mackenzie, just name a few off the top of my head.

[@Tiago_SD]

Crazy how she started in a movie sequel that never really got made really wild

[@TheMarkmcr]

?

[@corbelan4]

she's so fine

[@tqnguy88]

She's perfect for Ellie in TLOU.

[@jamescotner2459]

Great channel.

[@PrisonerofChrist81]

Good video. She has gotten me smitten.❤

[@jamesweissbier]

I got her charm by Civil War

[@turrican4d599]

Me too.

[@1nalh]

Really versatile actress.

[@seniaderene667]

Off course!! Mare of easttowm! She's such stealers in that miniseries. And civil war makes her my new favourite

[@nckey42]

Yes. Absolutely

[@Pleppit]

Born to play Ellie Williams

[@timothyw98]

Soon to be seen in Knives Out 3.

[@sophia_delrey]

i knew she was perfect when i first saw her when the priscilla teaser dropped

[@jkteddy77]

As well as Bella Ramsey performs, Civil War proved to me that HBO royally messed up not choosing new talent when she had auditioned for Ellie in The Last Of Us

[@HD_Simplicityy]

She resembles my WIP books main character like by 70%. So surreal.

[@turrican4d599]

She was the only redeeming factor in Pacific Rim 2

[@xsomili5501]

I never watcher any of her earlier films but, i did watch the interview for bad times at the el royal and my god was she memorable. Alien Romulus is my first movie of hers, very surprisingly, considering she was the reason i chose to try the movie out. I ended up loving the film, her performance especially, and got sucked into the alien series and im currently watchijg alien from the beginning. All thanks to cailee spaeny. Trying to watch Civil War (A24) now but its been a bitch tryna get my hands on a platform that streams it

[@noeljohanson1979]

What a WONDERFUL YOUNG Actress!!!

[@EJB_Studio]

I saw in her a young version of milla jovovich.. Good for her the action/adventure movies..

[@frightnightmovies]

Thomasin mackenzie, Maika Monroe, Naomi Scott, Nell tiger free, Milli Bobby brown,Anya Taylor joy n Cailee spaeny all have good acting abilities.....some will get Oscar nominations this year

[@JMT96]

Far more talented than the others.

[@dzibanart8521]

I need a movie with her and Rebeca Ferguson, it's. Like they they are sisters or mother and daughter.

[@Sani-wk8ug]

If they ever do a live-action version of Mistborn, she would be perfect as Vin imo

[@Adjustvolume]

Dont get me wrong I really enjoy the back focus and am super stoked it is back. I have been following since the old move re-enactment days and seriously enjoy all of your content, even the LG Method stuff which was weird but still funny. I gotta say though, it is obvious that you have a deep love for the craft and based on past videos it is also very obvious you are a skilled actor. Outside the comedy stuff you've done with Bart Got a Room, South park etc, I watched the Bottles monologue, which I miss to hell, you are EXTREMELY talented with real non comedy work. I really wish you would take another run at it if you arent already, because I just absolutely love you and think you could and should be the focus of a Back Focus episode. Maybe you are sending out stuff and I'm an idiot and Hollywood is an idiot but I seriously think you can do some amazing things on screen, love ya.