Samuel Blenkin (born 1996) is an English actor. He gained prominence portraying Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2017–2018) and has appeared in series such as Peaky Blinders (2019), Atlanta (2022), Black Mirror (2023) and Alien: Earth (2025). Blenkin plays Prince Hamlet in Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a production of Hamlet featuring music from the 2003 Radiohead album Hail to the Thief that opened in 2025.
Early life and education Blenkin was born in 1996, and grew up in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. After auditioning for several drama schools, he was accepted to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama when he was 18. During his studies, he was cast as Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which marked his professional stage debut, and graduated in 2017. He is also a member of the National Youth Theatre.
Career In 2017, Blenkin began his professional acting career by taking over the role of Scorpius Malfoy in the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London.
He appeared in the critically acclaimed series Peaky Blinders in 2019, portraying Adam Parker. In 2020, Blenkin had a role in the BBC-Netflix series Dracula as Piotr in the episode "Blood Vessel". He also starred in The Sandman as Will Shaxberd.
In 2023, Blenkin played Thomas Caine in The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a prequel series to the John Wick franchise. The same year, he appeared in Black Mirror, playing Davis McCardle in the episode "Loch Henry".
In 2024, Blenkin portrayed Prince Charles in the miniseries Mary & George, which explored the life of Mary Villiers. He appeared in the FX series Alien: Earth, portraying Boy Kavalier, which was released on 12 August 2025. Blenkin plays Prince Hamlet in Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a production of Hamlet featuring music from the 2003 Radiohead album Hail to the Thief. It was produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and opened in 2025.
Personal life Blenkin is involved in music. He has performed alternative folk songs exploring themes of love, loss, and the apocalypse. As of August 2025, he was single and is focused on his career. https://people.com/meet-the-real-life-partners-of-the-alien-earth-cast-11806397#:~:text=Samuel%20Blenkin%20attends%20the%20'Alien,focused%20on%20his%20blossoming%20career. He has a younger brother.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2020 Misbehaviour Lawrence 2021 The French Dispatch Cadet #4 2025 Mickey 17 Delinquent Borrower
Television Year Title Role Notes 2018 Doctors Jamie McCain Episode: "The Importance of Being Allergic"2019 Grantchester Adam Carter Episode #4.6 Pennyworth Jack Wild 2 episodes Peaky Blinders Adam Parker 2 episodes 2020 Dracula Piotr Episode: "Blood Vessel"2022 Atlanta Wiley Episode: "Cancer Attack" The Sandman Will Shaxberd Episode: "The Sound of Her Wings" The Witcher: Blood Origin Avallac'h 3 episodes2023 The Continental: From the World of John Wick Thomas Caine Episode: "Loyalty to the Master" Black Mirror Davis McCardle Episode: "Loch Henry" 2024 Mary & George Prince Charles Miniseries 2025 Alien: Earth Boy Kavalier 8 episodes
Theatre Year Title Role Venue Notes 2017–2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Scorpius Malfoy Palace Theatre, London West End production 2025–2026 Hamlet Hail to the Thief Prince Hamlet Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon A collaboration with Radiohead's Thom Yorke
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External links
Samuel Blenkin at Guildhall School of Music & Drama