Lucy Hutchinson (actress)

Lucy Hutchinson
Born 18 July 2003
Lewisham
Occupation Actress
Years active 2008-Present
Parent(s) Anna Hutchinson (mother)
Gary Hutchinson (father)
Family Jack Hutchinson (brother)

Lucy Hutchinson (born 18 July 2003) is an English child actress from Sanderstead, Croydon. Her first acting experience came in the 2008 film Dustbin Baby, based on Jacqueline Wilson's 2001 novel of the same name.[1] In Dustbin Baby, she played the younger version of the lead character April, seen in flashbacks. Hutchinson was five at the time of filming, and was described by director Juliet May as "one of the most remarkable five year olds I have ever met", saying that "it's like she's not acting at all".[2] Prior to her appearance in Dustbin Baby, Hutchinson had attended a local drama group for children, and was signed up with an agency. Her father said that she got the role because "she was the right face in the right place ... She was incredibly lucky but that doesn't deter from how well she did in getting it."[3]

After the release of Dustbin Baby, Hutchinson played roles in British television programmes EastEnders, Doc Martin and Psychoville. Her film debut came when she filmed scenes for the American film Prometheus, in which she played a younger version of the main character, Elizabeth Shaw. Director Ridley Scott considers the scenes critical for providing insight into Elizabeth's motivations. Hutchinson said "It was really good and I think the experience was great for me as well. It was filming at Pinewood, it is such a big place and that showed me what other sets were being built there which was good. I have never really been to a big set before, I just thought 'wow'. I know it was a big scene, Ridley Scott told me it was a really big scene. I was quite confident and just thought 'yeah I am going to do this'."[1]

Hutchinson lives and attends school in Croydon. She lives with her parents, Gary and Anna, and older brother, Jack.[1][4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes References
2008 Dustbin Baby Young April Johnson TV film
2009 EastEnders Stacey Slater's imaginary daughter 3 episodes
2011 Psychoville Chloe Groves 3 episodes [5][6]
2011 Doc Martin Ella Episode: "Don't Let Go" [7]
2012 Prometheus Young Elizabeth Shaw Feature film
2012 The Poison Tree Young Biba TV film
2012 Little Crackers Young Rebecca Front Episode: "Rebecca Front's Little Cracker: Rainy Days & Mondays" [8]
2013 The Politician's Husband Ruby Hoynes 3 episodes [9]
2013 Not Going Out Nancy Episode: "Magic" [10]
2014 Terry and Brenda Kelly Short film
2014 Inside No. 9 Tamsin Episode: "Last Gasp"

Stage performances

Year Title Role Notes
2013 To Kill a Mockingbird - Play Scout [11]
2013-2014 Emil and The Detectives - Play Pony

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Williamson, Hannah (9 May 2012). "Schoolgirl stars in sci-fi blockbuster". Croydon Guardian. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Ouston, Julia (12 January 2009). Behind the Bin: The Making of Dustbin Baby. Dustbin Baby DVD. Kindle Entertainment/ITV DVD. Event occurs at approximately 5:00.
  3. ↑ Millard, Neil (23 November 2008). "Sanderstead schoolgirl to star in BBC Jacqueline Wilson drama". This Is Croydon. Northcliffe Media. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  4. ↑ Wilkinson, Mark; Martin, Emer (10 May 2012). "Eight-year-old joins Hollywood stars in Ridley Scott's new sci-fi thriller". The Evening Standard. p. 31.
  5. ↑ Mulkern, Patrick. "Psychoville; Series 2 Episode 3". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  6. ↑ Mulkern, Patrick. "Psychoville - Series 2 Episode 4". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  7. ↑ Seale, Jack. "Doc Martin; Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Let Go". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  8. ↑ "Little Crackers; Series 3 - 2. Rebecca Front's Little Cracker". RadioTimes.com. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  9. ↑ BBC Two page "Meet the Characters". The Politician's Husband. Retrieved 30 August 2013
  10. ↑ Not Going Out - Magic; Series 6 - 7 RadioTimes.com - Retrieved 3 September 2013
  11. ↑ "Summer Season at Regent's Park Theatre". Britain Magazine (VisitBritain). 30 May 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.

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