Indy Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2001 or 2002 Chelsea, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Family | Ashani Lewis (sister) |
Indy Lewis (born 2001 or 2002) is a British actress. She is known for her roles in the BBC Two and HBO series Industry (2020–), the AMC series La Fortuna (2021), and the Amazon Prime series House of David (2025).
Early life and education
Indy Lewis was born in Chelsea, London, the daughter of a judge and a barrister, and grew up in Kingston upon Thames. She is of Welsh and Sri Lankan descent.[1] Her older sister is the writer Ashani Lewis.[2]
Lewis attended the Tiffin Girls' School.[1] She intended to study international relations at Durham University, but took a gap year, during which she applied to drama school[3] and earned a place at the (now defunct) Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA). She switched from the three-year degree programme to the year-long foundation course in order to make time for her career.[2]
Career
Lewis was 18 when she auditioned for what was initially a guest role in the first season of the BBC Two and HBO investment banking drama Industry, which premiered in 2020. Her character Venetia Berens was promoted to series regular for the second season in 2022.[4][5][6] Lewis also played Amy Wild in the Spanish-American AMC and Movistar+ adventure series La Fortuna starring the likes of Stanley Tucci and T'Nia Miller.[7][8]
In 2025 Lewis appeared as Margaret in the BBC One medieval drama King & Conqueror,[9] and in the Amazon Prime biblical series House of David as Mychal.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Say No | Student | Short film |
| 2018 | On the Outside | Cara Clearwater | Short film |
| 2020–2024 | Industry | Venetia Berens | Series 1–3; 11 episodes |
| 2021 | La Fortuna | Amy Wild | Episodes 1 & 3–6 |
| 2025 | The Game | Margot Miller | Mini-series; episodes 1–4 |
| King & Conqueror | Margaret, based on Edith of Mercia | ||
| 2025–present | House of David | Michal | Main cast. Seasons 1 & 2; 8 episodes |
References
- ^ a b Sampson, Annabel (19 August 2022). "Ind-ustr-y Lewis: meet the feisty new grad in HBO's hottest drama". Tatler. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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- ^ a b Brown, Richard (15 November 2022). "Indy Lewis: Why you can bank on Industry's breakout star being the next big thing". Luxury London. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Spencer-Elliott, Lydia (29 September 2022). "Industry Season Two: Meet Indy Lewis, The 'Woke' New Grad Causing Drama". Grazia. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (9 July 2021). "'Industry' Adds Alex Alomar Akpobome & Adam Levy, Promotes Indy Lewis To Series Regular For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Chapppet, Marie-Claire (21 October 2022). "Meet Indy Lewis: Industry's new girl". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Smith, Ellie (23 September 2022). "Meet Indy Lewis: the Breakout Star of Industry Season Two". Country & Town House. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Hadadi, Roxana (20 January 2022). "On the High Seas or in Court, La Fortuna Works Best As a David-vs.-Goliath Story". Vulture. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Why Indy Lewis Is The Gen Z Star Worth Banking On". Don't Die Wondering. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Ford, Lily (15 July 2024). "Elander Moore, Indy Lewis, Jason Forbes Join 'King & Conqueror' Series as Filming Wraps in Iceland". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (21 June 2024). "'House Of David' Biblical Drama At Amazon Adds Sam Otto To Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
External links
- Indy Lewis at IMDb
