2023
Dear England
Played Harry Kane in the National Theatre production.
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From the stage to the Amazon
An Olivier Award-winning performer whose work spans theatre, television and film.
A football captain on stage and new roles on screen
Will Close works across theatre, television and film. His portrayal of footballer Harry Kane in James Graham’s play Dear England earned him the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, as confirmed by the National Theatre.
The production follows the England men’s football team under manager Gareth Southgate. Close played Kane on stage, and the production was also screened in cinemas through National Theatre Live, bringing the performance to audiences beyond the theatre.
His screen credits include Tim in Falling and Callum in Beware Boiúna (2026). The latter places his character in an Amazon-set story where a medical mission faces a dangerous creature. The film below is drawn from the FLM.RED catalogue and does not represent all his work.
From stage to screen
2024
Olivier Awards
Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Dear England.
2025
Falling
Appeared as Tim in the feature film.
2026
Beware Boiúna
Played Callum in the Amazon-set horror adventure.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- Conway van Gelder Grant — credits and photo reference (Yellowbelly)
- National Theatre — 2024 Olivier Awards
- IMDb — Will Close
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.