Ed Speleers

British actor Ed Speleers has made a name for himself with his distinctive roles in various genres, including the world of science fiction. He is best known for his role as Jack Crusher in Star Trek: Picard. In the third season of the series, he embodies the mysterious son of Dr. Beverly Crusher and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. This role has not only earned him recognition among die-hard Star Trek fans, but has also cemented his position as a serious actor in the sci-fi genre.

However, Speleers has not only left his mark in space. In the series Outlander, he played the role of Stephen Bonnet, a charismatic and ruthless pirate, from 2018 to 2020. This character brought a dark and intense dynamic to the series, which Speleers portrayed with impressive depth and complexity.

Another milestone in his career was his role as Slean in Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016). This series, inspired by the classic Old English epic, allowed him to immerse himself in the world of mythology and heroic epics.

But Ed Speleers’ journey into the world of fantasy began much earlier. In 2006, he appeared as the young dragon rider Eragon in the film adaptation of the same name. Although the film received mixed reviews, Speleers’ portrayal of the titular hero was praised by many. This role laid the foundation for his later career and brought him into the spotlight of the fantasy and sci-fi community for the first time.