The Top Up-and-Coming British Male Actors of 2022

After two years of production delays due to pandemic disruptions, the whirlwind world of film and TV has begun to spring back into action. And with it comes a raft of emerging British male actors from new-generation classics and indie adaptations who are set to take our screens by storm.

Thanks to shows like “Bridgeton”, “Snowfall”, “Conversations With Friends”, and the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, you don’t have to look far in order to witness UK talent showcasing the very best of their acting prowess. Following in the steps of actors like Robert Pattinson, John Boyega, and Tom Hardy is a new roster of up-and-coming stars including South London darling Damson Idris and newly minted heartthrobs like Lucien Laviscount and Jonathan Bailey. We’ve picked the 19 rising British stars to look out for on the silver screen, theatre stage, and streaming services. Keep reading to find out more about the up-and-coming actors poised to make their big breakthroughs in 2022.