Adam Hugill
Adam Hugill (born 1997)[1][2] is an English actor.
A native of Yorkshire, Hugill would first explore acting when attending an acting course with his sister at the age of twelve.[1] He would go on to study acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.[3] His acting career began in 2019, winning Best Actor in a Musical at The Stage Debut Awards for his role in the stage musical Standing at the Sky's Edge.[4] The same year, he would appear in the Sam Mendes film 1917,[5] and was cast in a leading role in the BBC America television series The Watch.[2]
In 2022, Hugill appeared as Rintrah in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,[6] and would reprise the role in the animated miniseries Marvel Zombies.[7] He would begin starring in the BBC One series Sherwood later that year.[8]
In 2023, Hugill starred as Harry Maguire in the play Dear England at the Royal National Theatre.[9] He will reprise the role in the upcoming television adaptation for BBC One.[10]
In 2025, he would appear in the miniseries Towards Zero.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1917 | Private Atkins | |
| 2020 | How to Stop a Recurring Dream | Kayden | |
| The Banishing | Frank Peerless | ||
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Rintrah (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pennyworth | Jack | 1 episode |
| 2019 | World on Fire | Vic | 1 episode |
| 2021 | The Watch | Carrot Ironfoundersson | Miniseries, 8 episodes |
| 2022–2024 | Sherwood | Scott Rowley | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
| 2025 | Towards Zero | Mac | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
| 2025 | Marvel Zombies | Rintrah (voice) | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| TBA | Dear England † | Harry Maguire | Upcoming series |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Standing at the Sky's Edge | Jimmy | Crucible Theatre |
| 2023 | Dear England | Harry Maguire | Royal National Theatre |
References
- ^ a b Arsenault, Bridget (February 6, 2021). "Adam Hugill". Air Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 29, 2019). "'The Watch': BBC America Series Adaptation Of Terry Pratchett's Discworld Casts Adam Hugill As Carrot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Acting Alumni". London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Wood, Alex (September 15, 2019). "The Stage Debut Awards 2019 winners announced". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Adam Hugill". Anthea Represents. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Drew, Tom (June 3, 2022). "Doctor Strange 2: Adam Hugill Joins Benedict Cumberbatch & Co. For Marvel Sequel (Exclusive)". The Direct. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Chakraborty, Sourav (September 19, 2025). "All Characters & Actors Recast in Marvel Zombies' Cast". SuperHeroHype. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Sherwood - David Morrissey, James Graham and the cast of series two discuss Nottingham, new characters and shedding light on real world issues". BBC. August 20, 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Burke, Darren (May 12, 2023). "Doncaster actor lands plum role as Harry Maguire in England football drama at National Theatre". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie; Goldbart, Max (July 7, 2025). "Jodie Whittaker & Jason Watkins Join 'Dear England' As BBC Unveils Who Will Play Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford & Jadon Sancho". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (June 5, 2024). "Anjelica Huston Starring In Latest BBC/BritBox Agatha Christie Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 February 2026.