Emily Flain (born 2003) is a Northern Irish actress. She is from Lisburn, Northern Ireland. She has appeared in various films and played a leading role in the 2017 historical war film Zoo. Her acting career begun in 2016 and has also played a leading role in the comedy thriller series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) and horror film The Morrigan (2026).
Emily Flain | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2003 (age 22–23) Lisburn, Northern Ireland |
| Education | Laurel Hill Community College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Television | How to Get to Heaven from Belfast |
Life and career
editEmily Flain was born in 2003. She is from Lisburn in Northern Ireland.[1] In 2013, while she was at Ballymacash Primary School, she was one of four pupils shortlisted for naming the new housing development in Lisburn.[2]
Flain started her acting career in 2016, while she was studying at the Laurel Hill Community College, when she appeared in the second episode of TG4's Na Dulradóirí, a TV series about Northern Ireland's wildlife where she and her students learned about foxes.[3] She got the role after securing an audition with Extras NI. Flain said of the experience, "I had a fantastic time filming the show and I loved the hands on experience with all the animals" and found the fox "so cute [that] I could have taken him home".[3]
In September the same year, principal photography on the historical war film Zoo started,[4] where Flain starred as Jane.[1][5] She said that she was "very lucky" to be acting in the film[3] and was "part of a 'once in a lifetime experience'" and found the elephant Nellie to be the "real star" and "wonderful to film with".[1] Flain added, "We only had her for about 20 minutes at a time because obviously it is important not to stress her out. It was scary at first but I got over it and really enjoyed it".[1] The film premiered in Belfast on 19 June 2018.[1]
After her appearance in Zoo, Flain later appeared in the TV series Marcella (2021)[6] and Silverpoint (2022-2023).[7] She was one of seventeen young entertainers of Northern Ireland that appeared on Belfast Telegraph's list in 2025.[8] The following year, she appeared in Netflix's comedy thriller series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (2026) as the young version of Saoirse Shaw (Roisin Gallagher).[9][10] She later appeared in the horror film The Morrigan as Lily, the daughter of Fiona (Saffron Burrows).[11][12][13] The horror film was released for digital platforms on 29 June 2026.[13][14]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Na Dulradóirí | N/a | 1 episode | [3] |
| 2017 | Zoo | Jane | N/a | [1] |
| 2021 | Marcella | Jessie Healy | N/a | [6] |
| 2022–23 | Silverpoint | Emma | N/a | [7] |
| 2026 | How to Get to Heaven from Belfast | Young Saoirse | 5 episodes | [10] |
| 2026 | The Morrigan | Lily | N/a | [11] |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Belfast Blitz elephant story hits the big screen". June 18, 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Ballymacash pupil names new housing development". Northern Ireland World. August 12, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Lisburn girl is among stars of new TV show". Northern Ireland World. September 30, 2016.
- ↑ McGonagle, Suzanne (21 September 2016). "Filming of 'Elephant angel' film Zoo starts on Belfast streets". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (9 June 2018). "Film Review: 'Zoo'". Variety.
- 1 2 Pamela is joined by TV and film actor Emily Flain and singer songwriter Anthony Toner. ITV News. 25 April 2025. Event occurs at 1:18. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Emily Flain". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- ↑ Coleman, Maureen (5 January 2025). "Meet the young guns of NI showbusiness tipped to catch fire this year". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 27 June 2026. She appears on photo 13/17
- ↑ "Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee spills on new Netflix show". evoke.ie. February 4, 2026.
- 1 2 Fienberg, Daniel (12 February 2026). "'How to Get to Heaven from Belfast' Review: Lisa McGee's 'Derry Girls' Follow-Up Is a Chaotic, Wildly Entertaining Netflix Mystery". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 13 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- 1 2 Wilton, Mike (30 January 2026). "'The Morrigan' Review—A Promising Celtic Myth Dissolves into Generic Possession Horror". All Hallows Geek. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "The Morrigan ending explained: Does the exorcism work on Lily?". PrimeTimer. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- 1 2 Clarke, Cath (23 June 2026). "The Morrigan review – spirit of pagan demon queen unleashed in Irish burial chamber horror". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ Bennett, Emily (10 June 2026). "'The Morrigan' Awakens Celtic Folklore Terror on Digital Screens | Love Horror film reviews and news". Retrieved 27 June 2026.
External links
edit- Emily Flain at IMDb