Boy Swallows Universe
Summary
An Australian series now on Netflix , Boy swallow Universeboasts a well - round and gifted cast to bring the coming - of - long time story to life . The series , which debuted on January 11 , is free-base on the record book by Trent Dalton , which itself is slackly inspired by his own puerility . Set in Brisbane , Boy Swallows Universefollows the titular case on his journey toward becoming an adult . His life is harass by many obstacle , but that does n’t keep him from hope for the secure .
Boy accept Universeconsists of seven episode that showcase Eli Bell ’s life history and relationships with his class fellow member . The circumscribed series take on a few dark themes , but manages to keep thing lighthearted as well , thanks to the penning and the plaster cast ’s public presentation . Speaking of the latter , Boy Swallows Universehas get together an telling cast of youth and adult actors to tell a harrowing but bright tale . Many of the serial publication ’ actors may not be intimate to North American audiences , but some of them have been in pop American flick and telecasting shows likeTrue DetectiveandThe master copy .
Felix Cameron as Eli Bell
Zac Burgess plays the older Eli later in the series
Felix Cameron was born in Melbourne , Australia and broke self-aggrandizing when he star in 2020’sPenguin Bloom . Boy swallow Universeis his 2nd major persona in a serial publication . Zac Burgess portrays an older Eli in the last episodesofBoy Swallows Universe . Burgess is best known for the seriesOne Nightandthe upcomingCruel Intentionsseries . Eli Bell is the titulary “ boy ” endeavor to engage with the world and its various struggles . That let in a nonadaptive household with their own circle of problems , but Eli tries his best to screen his life , realise the world , and keep his heart exposed while growing into a decent valet .
Phoebe Tonkin as Frances Bell
Phoebe Tonkin was born in Sydney , Australia and made a cock-a-hoop spatter in the US when she appeared inThe Secret Circle , which opened up other boastful opportunities for her . The actress has been in major theatrical releases , such asDamien Chazelle’sBabylon , the score TV seriesThe pilot , in which she starred as Hayley Marshall , andThe Vampire Diaries . Frances Bell is Eli ’s convalesce drug - addict female parent , who set about using drug under the influence of her boyfriend .
Travis Fimmel as Lyle Orlik
Travis Fimmel was born in Echuch , Victoria , Australia . While he ’s been in multiple projects , his breakout office came when he playedRagnar Lothbrok inVikings . The actor has also been inWarcraft , Kandaharalongside Gerard Butler , the TV seriesThe Beast , andRaised by Wolves . His character , Lyle Orlik , is Frances ’ drug - dealing boyfriend and Eli ’s stepfather . He ’s back in the family ’s life , though his activity land him in quite a number of hassle during the event ofBoy swallow Universe .
Lee Tiger Halley as Gus Bell
Lee Tiger Halley was born in Fremantle , Australia , and he ’s well know for play Big Mike inThe Heights . He ’s also been inCrazy Fun Park , but it ’s his role inBoy Swallows Universethat really get him a stand - out . Halley ’s Gus Bell is Eli ’s honest-to-goodness brother . Gus has n’t spoken for class , but he communicate with his family by write in the breeze .
Boy Swallows Universe Supporting Cast & Characters
Ben O’Toole as Teddy- Teddy is Eli ’s in effect booster - turned - enemy . Ben O’Toole has been inHacksaw Ridge , The Water Diviner , Detroit , andBloody Hell .
Simon Baker as Robert Bell- Robert is Eli ’s biological father who ’s been estranged from his family . Simon Baker is best known forThe Devil Wears Prada , The Mentalist , Margin Call , andLand of the Dead .
Zachary Wan as Darren Dang- Darren Dang is Eli ’s classmate who bullies him at school . Zachary Wan was inThe UnlistedandNever Too lately .
Eloise Rothfield as Shelly Huffmann- Shelly is Eli ’s schoolfellow who ’s get mesomorphic dystrophy . Boy Swallows Universeis Eloise Rothfield ’s first major role .
Bryan Brown as Slim Halliday- Slim Halliday is Eli ’s sitter who pass to prison on slaying charges . Bryan Brown is well experience forGods of Egypt , Peter Rabbit , Along Came Polly , Baz Luhrmann’sAustraliaandFaraway Downs , the modified serial publication version of the film , andThe Light Between Oceans .
Anthony LaPaglia as Tytus Broz- Tytus is the lead drug principal circulating heroin , and Lyle ’s boss . Anthony LaPaglia has appear inSo I Married an Axe Murderer , Without a Trace , the TV seriesRiviera , Happy Feet , andAnnabelle : origination .
Sophie Wilde as Caitlyn Spies- Caitlyn Spies is a reporter who Eli like . Sophie Wilde is well known for her purpose in last yr ’s horror hitTalk to Me , the seriesEverything Now , Eden , andTom Jones .
Christopher James Baker as Ivan Kroll- Ivan Kroll is a henchman to Tytus Broz . Christopher James Baker is intimately known for the Netflix seriesOzark , True Detective , the Jennifer Lopez - asterisk seriesShades of Blue , The Purge : Election Year , the superhero seriesStargirl , andAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Deborah Mailmanas Poppy Birkbeck- Poppy Birkbeck is Eli ’s steering counselor at schoolhouse . Deborah Mailman is best do it for her roles inBite Club , Jack Irish , and the recreate seriesBig Mouth .
