This young English actress may not have been in the industry long, but sheโs already left such an impression that weโre taking a look at her top five roles. And, of course, itโs also because sheโs the star of your M-Net Sunday night movie, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Downton Abbey (2012 โ 2015)
Jamesโs big break came as rambunctious cousin Rose in this wildly popular upstairs-downstairs drama. Entering the show in its third season, she instantly lightened the mood and dispelled some of the tension โ especially considering the seasonโs earlier traumatic events. Thanks in great part to Jamesโs luminescent performance, the character became a welcome regular.
Cinderella (2015)
Her Downton days certainly got James noticed and soon after the show ended she landed the title role in Disneyโs live-action rendition of the classic fairytale. Her performance helped elevate the princess, creating a character who was far more than just a cinder-sweeping, dithering damsel.
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
The following year James took on another literary character in this delightfully undead take on Jane Austenโs classic novel. And not just any character but the leading lady herself, Elizabeth Bennet. James relishes the role, having fun with it whether sheโs fobbing off suitors or fighting off zombies.
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Baby Driver (2017)
James went all American for her roleย in Edgar Wrightโs hard-driving heist film. The killer soundtrack and getaway cars are great supporting characters, but itโs James as sweet, sultry waitress Debora who almost steals the show.
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Darkest Hour (2017)
Gary Oldman won an Oscar for his immersive performance as Winston Churchill in this World War II drama. The young James more than holds her own against the acting legend as she takes on the role of Churchillโs secretary Elizabeth Layton. And sheโs never more endearing than when she teaches him how to do a proper peace sign.
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Watch Lily James sing and shine in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, your #SundayNightMovie on 31 March at 20:05 on M-Net channel 101.
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Feature image: Lily James in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)