In recent years, Ella Purnell has quickly built a career in fantasy, science fiction and drama, with Fallout as her highlight so far. These ten titles show her range most clearly.
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Fallout (2024-present): Lucy MacLean
As Lucy MacLean, a naive resident of an underground vault who must venture into the radioactive wasteland above, Purnell leads this adaptation of the popular video game series.
Yellowjackets (2021-present): Young Jackie Taylor
As the young version of one of the survivors of a plane crash, Purnell plays a key role in this mystery series that jumps between present and past.
Honestly expected this to be #1. (10)
Army of the Dead (2021): Kate Ward
As the daughter of a zombie war veteran, Purnell plays one of the leads in Zack Snyder's action-packed zombie heist film.
As the daughter of a zombie war veteran, Purnell plays one of the leads in Zack Snyder's action-packed zombie heist film.
Sweetbitter (2018-2019): Tess
As a young waitress finding her way in New York's demanding restaurant world, Purnell leads this coming-of-age series.
The practical effects were ahead of their time without question.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016): Emma Bloom
As Emma Bloom, a girl with the power to control air, Purnell plays one of the leads in Tim Burton's fantasy adaptation.
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Maleficent (2014): Young Maleficent
As the teenage version of the title character, Purnell plays a key moment in the character's early years before Angelina Jolie takes over the adult role.
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Star Trek: Prodigy (2021-2024): Voice of Gwyn
As the voice of Gwyn, daughter of a tyrannical overlord, Purnell plays one of the leads in this animated series in the Star Trek universe.
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Ordeal by Innocence (2018): Mary Durrant
In this adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel about a family confronted with an old murder case, Purnell plays one of the family members.
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Churchill (2017): Helen Garrett
In this historical drama about Winston Churchill in the run-up to D-Day, Purnell plays his young secretary.
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UFO (2018)
In this mysterious science fiction film about a student investigating a UFO sighting, Purnell plays one of the leads.
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Deserves the top spot without question. (2)
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