George MacKay looking shocked as Will Schofield and Richard Madden looking upset as Joseph Blake in 1917 (2019)
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The World War I epic 1917 has an incredibly varied cast, filled with some of the most recognizable modern actors in the industry. Directed by Sam Mendes, whose other credits include Skyfall and Road to Perdition, 1917 depicts the events of a seemingly impossible operation in the heart of the First World War.
George MacKay as William "Will" Schofield Date of Birth: March 16, 1992 Close Actor: George MacKay was born in London, England, and gained some early recognition as an actor in the 2003 live-action retelling of Peter Pan. Since then, Mackay has played roles in films like 2009's The Boys Are Back, 2013's How I Live Now, and 2016's Captain Fantastic.
Related 10 Best British War Movies, Ranked Many British filmmakers have found inspiration in the country’s military history, and some of the best British movies of all time focus on war. Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie Date of Birth: October 21, 1976 Close Actor: Andrew Scott was born in Dublin, Ireland, and has played a part in several big roles over the years. In the mid-1990s, Scott began acting, appearing in small roles in the likes of Saving Private Ryan, Nora, and Dead Bodies. Scott found more success in the realm of TV, appearing in Band of Brothers and gaining widespread recognition for his role as James Moriarty in BBC's Sherlock.
Benedict Cumberbatch as Colonel Mackenzie Date of Birth: July 19, 1976 Close Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch was born in London and began acting when he was 22. Much of Cumberbatch's earlier work was in the realm of TV and theater, before his breakthrough role in 2010 as the titular character in the BBC's Sherlock.
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