Storm Reid’s up-and-coming presence in the entertainment industry is a promising example of the widespreadtalents of Gen Zactors. Slowly gathering more acclaim as her career has grown and developed, her naturally graceful screen presence and often emotionally rough roles continue to complement and challenge one another. No matter what character she plays, audiences can count on her portrayals to sparkle with raw emotion, often as the story’s representation of hope. Reid’s acting career began with the made-for-TV movieA Cross to Bearin 2012, and since then, she’s continued to prove herself as an exemplary performer, which becomes clearer with her building acting resume. Here are 10 of Reid’s best performances in movies and TV.
10The Invisible Man (2020)
The Invisible Manis a startling story, especially given the addition of more modern monsters that real people face every day. Turning the classic H. G. Wells novel into a high-tech nightmare, this interpretation proposes that Cecelia’s abusive ex-boyfriend is invisibly returning for revenge after his supposed death. Storm Reid appears as Sydney, the daughter of Detective Lanier, who lets Cecelia stay with them. Sydney’s positive presence is a source of light for Cecelia, but Reid also gets to show her potential prowess as a scream queen in a few freaky moments.
9The Bravest Knight (2019)
The Bravest Knightis an adorable animated show that builds in some important core messages that all audience members could benefit from hearing. Reid voices young Nia, Sir Cedric’s adopted daughter, who seeks out success through her goal of becoming the show’s very title, just like her father before her (and thanks to his sage life advice). Reid expresses Nia’s courage expertly without even physically appearing onscreen.
8Don’t Let Go (2019)
Don’t Let Gois pulse-pounding and question-raising from beginning to end. Ashley (Reid) calls her uncle, Detective Jack Radcliff, after she and her family members become apparent murder victims in their own home. Surprisingly, there’s more that can be done about their tragedy than what meets the eye. At its core, the film feels like ifThe Lovely BonesmeetsThe Black Phone, resulting in a standout story that highlights Reid’s prowess as a main character.
7Sleight (2016)
Sleightintroduces audiences to teenage Bo and his younger sister, Tina (Reid), who lost their mother and have been fighting to survive ever since. Bo’s work as a street magician, and his risky continuance of breaking the law, provide for the two of them until Tina is taken and held for ransom. Reid’s presence and portrayal of her character in this film are really the heart of this movie, and a major motivation behind Bo’s behavior.
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6When They See Us (2019)
The miniseriesWhen They See Usis a heart-wrenching interpretation of the wrongful accusations of the Central Park Five – later recognized as the Exonerated Five – and the devastating fallout they faced. After working with Ava DuVernay onA Wrinkle in Time, appears in a couple of episodes as Lisa Gardner, who was the girlfriend of Korey Wise. The real Gardner “[sadly] passed away before [Wise] was released from prison,” according to asocial media post by DuVernay, making Reid’s portrayal of her more impactful.
5Missing (2023)
InMissing, Reid conveys the desperation of a frantic daughter, June, searching for her recently-disappeared mother, Grace. With the typical personal flavor of most movies in the screenlife subgenre, this film really makes viewers feel like they’re looking too closely at someone’s actual computer. As June tries to locate Grace during what appears to be her final vacation with her new partner, June is thrust into a tense and twisting story.
4A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Ava DuVernay’s version ofA Wrinkle in Timeretold Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless (well, technically full of time) novel, making its spellbinding story more available to newer generations. Acting alongside many more seasoned fellow cast members uniquely showcases Reid’s performance. Taking on the leading role as the complicated and curious Meg Murry highlighted her genuine gift for acting and the way she uniquely brings life into a beloved literary character.
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3The Nun II (2023)
InThe Nun II, Reid glides through the halls ofthe creepy conventas Debra alongside Taissa Farmiga, who returns as Sister Irene. Adding some fresh-faced talent into this atmospheric franchise was an excellent idea, given the franchise’s few recurring actors who we’ve seen dominate this genre before. The follow-up to the firstNunmovie transports viewers back to France in 1956, when a priest’s grisly death brings Irene back to face Valak’s ghastly deeds one more time.
2The Last of Us (2023)
The long-awaited adaptation ofthe beloved video gameThe Last of Ussatisfied a lot of die-hard fans and drew in a lot of new ones, as well.Reid landed the one-episode roleof Riley Abel, Ellie’s best friend. Considering how much Ellie and Riley’s relationship means to fans of the franchise, the duration of Reid’s tender-hearted performance here really gave certain viewers who claim they don’t cry at TV shows a run for their money.
1Euphoria (2019-2022)
Storm Reid’s role as Gia inEuphoriahas largely helped establish her as a beginning-to-be familiar face in movies and TV as the 2020s began – and among her many roles, this one may be her most recognizable. Her character is the younger of the twoBennett sisters,and the one who most often peeks around a corner into a tragic scene.Reid told NPR, “Gia, I think, is a complicated character;” viewers have seen her own story start to grow legs of its own alongside Rue’s.
