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Nico Parker

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Nico Parker
Parker in 2025 at TIFF.
Born (2004-12-09) 9 December 2004 (age 21)
Kensal Rise, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Parents
RelativesRipley Parker (sister)

Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is an English actress. The daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker, she made her film debut in the fantasy film Dumbo (2019).[1] She played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us (2023) and Astrid Hofferson in the live-action fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon (2025).

Early life

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Born at home to film director and screenwriter Ol Parker and actress Thandiwe Newton, Parker is from Kensal Rise, North West London. She has an older sister, Ripley, and a younger brother.[2] Through her maternal grandmother Nyasha Newton, she claims descent from a Zimbabwean line of tribal chiefs.[3] Parker attended a private school in London.[4] Her only acting experience prior to Dumbo was school drama lessons.[5][6]

Career

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Nico Parker made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the 2019 film Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. She was 11 when she auditioned for the role and 14 when the film premiered.[6] Despite receiving mixed-to-negative critical reception for her performance, the role brought her widespread recognition.[7][8] She next starred alongside Naomie Harris and Jude Law in the HBO miniseries The Third Day (2020)[9] and appeared alongside her mother as Zoe in the science fiction film Reminiscence (2021).[10][11]

In 2023, Parker played Sarah Miller in the first episode of the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.[12] Critics noted that the episode "benefits immeasurably from [her] endearing contribution".[13] Rachel Leishman in a review for The Mary Sue called Parker's casting "brilliant" and said: "It’s such a good performance from Parker that matches the energy of Pascal's Joel in a way that I think many are going to be talking about Nico Parker's take on the character."[14] Parker was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[15]

In 2024, she appeared in Suncoast.[16][17][18] She won Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[19] In September 2024, Parker was announced as Lancôme's newest and youngest-ever Global Ambassador.[20]

In August 2025, Parker was cast alongside Lola Tung in Osgood Perkins’ horror film The Young People.[21]

In 2025, Parker appeared in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,[22] the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. Parker’s casting as Astrid attracted online criticism because her appearance differed from the character’s depiction in the animated films. Parker later addressed the reaction, distinguishing reactions from fans who wanted a faithful adaptation from criticism rooted in opposition to inclusivity.[23]

In 2025, Parker appeared as Dora Cassidy, the daughter of Leslie Mann's character in Poetic License, directed by Maude Apatow.[23]

Parker is set to reprise her role as Astrid Hofferson in the live-action sequel How to Train Your Dragon 2, scheduled for release in 2027.[24]

Personal life

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Parker is currently in a relationship with her Poetic License co-star Cooper Hoffman, the two met while filming the movie and reportedly fell in love.[25]

Several weeks after production ended she visited Hoffman in New York where she met his mother, Mimi O’Donell, and Hoffman asked Parker to be his girlfriend.[26]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2019 Dumbo Milly Farrier [7]
2021 Reminiscence Zoe [10]
2024 Suncoast Doris [27][28]
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Astrid Hofferson [29]
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Chloe [22]
Poetic License Dora Cassidy [30][31]
2026 The Young People † Post-production [32][33]
2027 How to Train Your Dragon 2 † Astrid Hofferson Filming [34]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2020 The Third Day Ellie 3 episodes [35]
2023 The Last of Us Sarah Miller 2 episodes [12]

Accolades

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Awards Year Category Work Result Ref(s)
Black Reel Awards 2024 Outstanding Guest Performance in a Drama Series The Last of Us Nominated [36]
British Academy Television Awards 2024 Best Supporting Actress Nominated [37]
Sundance Film Festival 2024 Breakthrough Performance Suncoast Won [38]

References

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  1. ↑ "Nico Parker Wonders Why Dumbo is a Kid's Movie". Interview. 28 March 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019.
  2. ↑ Eggenberger, Nicole (5 March 2014). "Thandie Newton welcomes baby boy Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Evans, Diana (4 April 2021). ""I'm Taking Back What's Mine": The Many Lives of Thandiwe Newton". Vogue. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Angulo Chen, Sandie (29 March 2019). "For her role in 'Dumbo,' Nico Parker has a polar bear to thank". The Washington Post. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. ↑ Sturgis, India (29 March 2019). "Meet Nico Parker, the 14-year old star of Dumbo stepping out of her parents' shadow". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 August 2020.(subscription required)
  6. 1 2 Radloff, Jessica (8 February 2024). "Nico Parker Is Ready to Break Big". Glamour. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  7. 1 2 Alexander, Bryan (27 March 2019). "Meet the child stars of 'Dumbo': Finley Hobbins and Nico Parker (a dead ringer for her mom)". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  8. ↑ Comita, Jenny (9 August 2019). "Meet Nico Parker, Thandie Newton's Equally Talented—and Gorgeous—Teenage Daughter". W. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "Nico Parker to Star in 'The Third Day' by HBO". BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  10. 1 2 Casely-Hayford, Alice (23 March 2020). "Thandie Newton talks power, prejudice & Westworld season 3". Net-A-Porter. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  11. ↑ "Nico Parker - Curtis Brown". Curtis Brown. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  12. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (30 June 2021). "'Last of Us' HBO Series Casts Nico Parker as Joel's Daughter". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  13. ↑ "The Last of Us: Season 1, Episode 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  14. ↑ Leishman, Rachel (10 January 2023). "REVIEW: HBO's 'The Last of Us' Series Is a Perfect Exploration of Loss, Survival, and Hope". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  15. ↑ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). "Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue". Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  16. ↑ Jacoby, Cortland (31 January 2024). "Sundance Review: 'Suncoast'". Punch Drunk Critics. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  17. ↑ Magidson, Joey (1 February 2024). "Sundance Film Festival Review: 'Suncoast' is a Feel Good Coming of Age Story That Rises Above Its Inconsistencies". Awards Radar. Archived from the original on 16 March 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "Watch Nico Parker Handle Peer Pressure in New Suncoast Exclusive Clip". Teen Vogue. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  19. ↑ "Curtis Brown". www.curtisbrown.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  20. ↑ "Nico Parker Is the New Face of Lancôme". ELLE. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  21. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (28 August 2025). "Lola Tung and Nico Parker to Star in Osgood Perkins' 'The Young People' at Neon". TheWrap. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  22. 1 2 Grobar, Matt (29 May 2024). "Isla Fisher & Nico Parker Among New Additions To 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' As 9 Are Set To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 29 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  23. 1 2 Seth, Radhika (9 June 2025). "Nico Parker Is Hollywood's New It-Girl". British Vogue.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) CS1 maint: year (link)
  24. ↑ Staff; Rubin, Rebecca (15 January 2026). "Cate Blanchett to Star in 'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Live-Action Movie, Reprising Role as Valka". Variety Australia. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  25. ↑ Megía, Carlos (11 October 2025). "From Hollywood families to power couples: When nepo babies let their surnames do the matchmaking". EL PAÍS English. Retrieved 30 August 2026.
  26. ↑ Juneau, Jen; Smith, Nigel (6 August 2026). "Cooper Hoffman Confirms Romance with Nico Parker, Reveals the Sweet Moment He Asked Her to Be His Girlfriend".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ↑ "Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker Starring in Laura Chinn's 'Suncoast' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 18 August 2022. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  28. ↑ Rooney, David (23 January 2024). "'Suncoast' Review: Laura Linney and Nico Parker in Contrived but Affecting Tearjerker About Grief and Compassion". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  29. ↑ Kit, Borys (30 May 2023). "How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Remake Finds Its Hiccup and Astrid". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  30. ↑ Grobar, Matt (23 October 2024). "Maude Apatow Sets Andrew Barth Feldman, Cooper Hoffman, Leslie Mann & Nico Parker To Star In Feature Directorial Debut 'Poetic License'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 December 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  31. ↑ Apatow, Maude, Poetic License (Comedy), Nico Parker, Leslie Mann, Cooper Hoffman, Apatow Productions, Jewelbox Pictures, retrieved 14 June 2025
  32. ↑ Lang, Brent (28 August 2025). "Lola Tung, Nico Parker Starring in 'The Young People' From 'Longlegs' Director Osgood Perkins". Variety. Archived from the original on 31 October 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  33. ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (21 October 2025). "Osgood Perkins' 'The Young People' Enters Production for 2026 Release". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  34. ↑ Rudoy, Matthew (26 January 2026). "Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon 2 Officially Starts Filming With New Look At Logo". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 29 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  35. ↑ "Nico Parker to Star in 'The Third Day' by HBO". BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  36. ↑ Complex, Valerie (15 June 2023). "Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; 'The Best Man: Final Chapters' Leads With 18 Noms". Deadline. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  37. ↑ Szalai, Georg (20 March 2024). "BAFTA TV Awards: 'The Crown,' 'Black Mirror' Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  38. ↑ Fernandez, Sylvy (26 January 2024). "2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Award Winners - sundance.org". Retrieved 11 June 2026.
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