Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nicholas Hoult
How Nicholas Hoult built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Nicholas Hoult is a British actor recognized for his work in film and television. He has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career, receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Hoult has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1996: First Feature-Film Role in Intimate Relations
In 1996, at age five, Nicholas Hoult was cast in the drama "Intimate Relations", marking his first feature-film role.
1996: Debut in Intimate Relations
In 1996, at the age of three, Nicholas Hoult made his acting debut in "Intimate Relations", marking the beginning of his career in film and television.
2002: Appearance in About a Boy
In 2002, Nicholas Hoult appeared in the comedy-drama film "About a Boy" at age eleven, playing Marcus, and his portrayal was well-received.
2002: Portrayal of Marcus in About a Boy
In 2002, at the age of 11, Nicholas Hoult achieved his successful start in cinema by portraying Marcus in "About a Boy".
2002: Enrollment at Sylvia Young Theatre School
In 2002, at the age of 12, Nicholas Hoult shifted his focus towards acting and enrolled at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, beginning his formal training in the craft.
2005: Roles in Wah-Wah and The Weather Man
In 2005, Nicholas Hoult starred in "Wah-Wah" as Ralph Compton and made his Hollywood debut in "The Weather Man", though both films performed poorly.
2006: Cast in Lead Role of Skins
In 2006, Nicholas Hoult was cast in the lead role of Tony Stonem in the television teen drama "Skins", a role that garnered widespread attention.
2007: Narration of Slam Audiobook
In 2007, Nicholas Hoult narrated the audiobook "Slam", marking his entry into voice acting.
2007: Role as Tony Stonem in Skins
In 2007, Nicholas Hoult played Tony Stonem in the British series "Skins", a role that aided his transition from a child star to darker characters.
2008: Continued role as Tony Stonem in Skins
Nicholas Hoult continued playing the role of Tony Stonem in "Skins" through 2008, further establishing his presence in the television industry.
March 2009: West End Debut in New Boy
In March 2009, Nicholas Hoult made his West End theatre debut as Mark in William Sutcliffe's play "New Boy" at Trafalgar Studios.
March 2009: Perspective on Acting in The Daily Telegraph Interview
In a March 2009 interview with The Daily Telegraph, Nicholas Hoult expressed that he initially treated acting as a hobby rather than a career.
2009: Appearance in A Single Man
In 2009, Nicholas Hoult appeared in "A Single Man", further solidifying his presence in the film industry.
2009: Starring in New Boy at Trafalgar Theatre
In 2009, Nicholas Hoult starred in the play "New Boy" at Trafalgar Theatre in London, showcasing his talent on the West End stage.
2009: Involvement with Teenage Cancer Trust
Since 2009, Nicholas Hoult has been involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust, visiting patients and promoting awareness campaigns like "Shunburn".
2010: Commitment to Clash of the Titans
In 2010, Nicholas Hoult committed to a part in the fantasy-adventure film "Clash of the Titans", with filming scheduled for mid-2010.
2010: Voice Acting in Fable III
In 2010, Nicholas Hoult portrayed Elliot in the video game "Fable III", showcasing his versatility in voice acting for video games.
2010: Cast in Mad Max: Fury Road and X-Men
In 2010, Nicholas Hoult was cast as Nux in "Mad Max: Fury Road", and plans were made for filming. He was also cast as Hank McCoy / Beast for the "X-Men" film series.
2010: Inducted into NSPCC Hall of Fame
In 2010, Nicholas Hoult was inducted into the NSPCC Hall of Fame for his contributions to the campaign against child cruelty.
2011: Appearance in X-Men: First Class
In 2011, Nicholas Hoult appeared in "X-Men: First Class" as Hank McCoy / Beast, where he familiarized himself with his character by emulating Kelsey Grammer's charm.
2012: Inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In 2012, Nicholas Hoult was included in Forbes' annual 30 Under 30 list, recognizing his achievements and influence as a young actor.
2013: Appearance in Warm Bodies
In 2013, Nicholas Hoult appeared in "Warm Bodies", adding a unique romantic comedy to his repertoire.
2013: Voice of Ace in Underdogs
In 2013, Nicholas Hoult voiced the character Ace in the animated film "Underdogs", adding to his voice acting roles.
May 2015: Mad Max: Fury Road release and acclaim
On May 2015, Mad Max: Fury Road premiered to critical acclaim and commercial success, grossing over $378 million worldwide. Nicholas Hoult's performance as Nux was particularly praised, with critics highlighting his "fabulously unhinged" portrayal of the character.
2015: Appearance in Mad Max: Fury Road
In 2015, Nicholas Hoult appeared in "Mad Max: Fury Road", a role that showcased his versatility in action-oriented films.
2015: Film Releases: Dark Places, Kill Your Friends, and Equals
In 2015, Nicholas Hoult starred in three film releases: Dark Places, Kill Your Friends (based on the 2008 novel), and Equals. All three films were considered critical failures and among the lowest-grossing of his career, though Hoult's performance in Equals received relatively better reviews.
2016: X-Men: Apocalypse release
In 2016, Nicholas Hoult reprised his role as Beast in X-Men: Apocalypse. The film grossed approximately $540 million worldwide and was a top-grossing production outside the United States.
2016: Review of Skins Performance
In a 2016 retrospective review, critic Elliott David lauded Nicholas Hoult for his performance in "Skins".
February 2017: Release of Collide and poor reception
In February 2017, Collide, starring Nicholas Hoult, was released in the United States. It received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office, which was attributed to poor marketing and delays due to the production company's bankruptcy.
2017: Releases of The Current War and Sand Castle
In 2017, Nicholas Hoult starred as Nikola Tesla in The Current War, a dramatization of the conflict between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse. That same year, he starred as an American soldier in Sand Castle, which was released on Netflix and received mixed reviews.
2017: Starring in Biographical and Historical Films
In 2017, Nicholas Hoult starred in several biographical and historical films, expressing a preference for roles that would challenge him and improve his acting skills.
2018: Role as Fiver in Watership Down
In 2018, Nicholas Hoult performed as Fiver in the British miniseries "Watership Down", demonstrating his range in voice acting.
2018: The Favourite release
In 2018, Nicholas Hoult played Robert Harley in the critically acclaimed period drama 'The Favourite'.
2018: Role in The Favourite
In 2018, Nicholas Hoult played a role in "The Favourite", which contributed to his reputation in critically acclaimed films.
2019: Releases of Tolkien and Dark Phoenix
In 2019, Nicholas Hoult portrayed author J.R.R. Tolkien in the biopic Tolkien, and reprised his role as Hank McCoy in Dark Phoenix. Both films were poorly received.
August 1, 2020: Participation in Outreach Project campaign
On August 1, 2020, Nicholas Hoult participated in the Outreach Project campaign alongside Charlize Theron, where the film Mad Max: Fury Road was screened at a drive-in theater in Los Angeles to raise funds.
2020: Portrayal of Emperor Peter III in The Great
In 2020, Nicholas Hoult returned to television, portraying Emperor Peter III of Russia in "The Great", showcasing his versatility in historical roles.
2020: Voice of Patrick in Crossing Swords
In 2020, Nicholas Hoult voiced Patrick in the adult stop-motion series "Crossing Swords", expanding his voice acting portfolio.
2021: Continuation of Role in Crossing Swords
In 2021, Nicholas Hoult continued his role as Patrick in the series "Crossing Swords", adding to his voice acting career.
2021: Appearance in Those Who Wish Me Dead
In 2021, Nicholas Hoult played a villainous role in the thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead.
2021: Save the Children UK Campaign
In 2021, Nicholas Hoult took part in Misan Harriman's campaign for Save the Children UK, raising awareness about urgent changes children want to see in the world.
June 2022: Participation in Biotherm's #BeAWaterLover campaign
In June 2022, Nicholas Hoult participated in Biotherm's #BeAWaterLover campaign to raise awareness about ocean preservation and to announce the brand's commitment to becoming Ocean Positive by 2030.
2022: Appearance in The Menu
In 2022, Nicholas Hoult appeared in "The Menu", adding to his portfolio of diverse film roles.
2022: Graduation from Ferrari’s Corso Pilota driving school
In 2022, Nicholas Hoult graduated from Ferrari’s Corso Pilota driving school.
June 2023: Invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In June 2023, Nicholas Hoult was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the actors branch.
2023: Championed Armani's Acqua for Life campaign
In 2023, Nicholas Hoult championed Armani's Acqua for Life campaign.
2023: Role in The Great and Renfield
In 2023, Nicholas Hoult continued his role in "The Great" and also appeared in the film "Renfield", adding to his diverse filmography.
2024: Named Actor of the Year by GQ
In 2024, GQ named Nicholas Hoult “Actor of the Year,” acknowledging his contributions and success in the acting industry.
2024: Roles in The Order, Juror No. 2, and Nosferatu
In 2024, Nicholas Hoult is slated to appear in "The Order", "Juror No. 2", and "Nosferatu", continuing to expand his acting career.
2024: Film Releases
In 2024, Nicholas Hoult voiced Jon Arbuckle in the animated film The Garfield Movie, starred in the crime thriller The Order, the courtroom drama Juror #2, and also starred as Thomas Hutter in Nosferatu.
2024: Voice of Jon Arbuckle in The Garfield Movie
In 2024, Nicholas Hoult voiced the character Jon Arbuckle in the animated film "The Garfield Movie", further establishing his presence in voice acting roles.
2024: Won "Track Attack" at Watkins Glen
In 2024, Nicholas Hoult won the "Track Attack" at Watkins Glen with his Ferrari 296 GTB.
2025: Nicholas Hoult to play Lex Luthor in Superman
In 2025, Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor in the movie Superman. The movie will be directed by James Gunn.
September 4, 2026: How to Rob a Bank release date
On September 4, 2026, 'How to Rob a Bank', starring Nicholas Hoult and directed by David Leitch, is set to be released by Amazon MGM Studios.
2030: Biotherm's Ocean Positive Commitment
Nicholas Hoult participated in Biotherm's #BeAWaterLover campaign to raise awareness about ocean preservation and to announce the brand's commitment to becoming Ocean Positive by 2030.
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