Lily McInerny

Lily McInerny
McInerny at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Born
New York City
EducationFiorello H. LaGuardia High School
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present
Known forPalm Trees and Power Lines

Lily McInerny (born December 13, 1998) is an American actress. She was nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards for her role in the 2022 film Palm Trees and Power Lines.

Early life

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From New York City,[1][2] McInerny began acting at elementary school when she was eight years old. Aged thirteen, she successfully auditioned for Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. After high school she attended college in Vermont studying for a degree in performing arts.[3]

Career

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In 2022, McInerny was seen in Palm Trees and Power Lines which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and later saw her nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 38th Independent Spirit Awards.[4] She was nineteen years-old when she first read for the part and early twenties when filming, playing the part of a seventeen year-old.[5] Prior to performing in the role she sought a therapist to help her with the emotional aspects of the storyline, and the pressure of her first professional role.[6] She said that she “couldn’t have asked for a more special film to be my first”.[7] McInerny was said by Rolling Stone to have “played to perfection” her role.[8]

In November 2022 she made her New York stage debut in Bess Wohl written play Camp Siegfried, directed by David Cromer at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theater.[9] She also appeared as Macy in Hulu original series Tell Me Lies.[10]

In 2023 she was cast in a contemporary adaptation of the 1958 Françoise Sagan novel Bonjour Tristesse, appearing alongside Claes Bang and Chloë Sevigny.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Palm Trees and Power Lines Lea Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
2024 Bonjour Tristesse Cécile

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2022 Tell Me Lies Macy 2 episodes

Theatre

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Year Title Role Venue Notes
2022 Camp Siegfried Her Second Stage Theater Off-Broadway
2024 The Animal Kingdom Sofia The Connelly Theater

References

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  1. ^ https://www.flaunt.com/post/lily-mcinerny-the-promenade-issue
  2. ^ Marius, Marley (July 19, 2022). "Five Breakout Actors, Dressed to the Nines". Vogue.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  3. ^ McClain, Audra. "LILY MCINERNY WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T BLINK". Flaunt.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Ponce, Kevin (March 7, 2023). "Get Ready With Actress Lily Mcinerny For The Independent Spirit Awards!". Minivmagazine.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Horton, Adrian (February 27, 2023). "This is not unique at all': inside a devastating film about sexual grooming". The Guardian. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Martin, Rebecca (January 28, 2022). "Sundance 2022 Interview: Director Jamie Dack and star Lily McInerny on their powerful feature debut "Palm Trees and Power Lines"". Cinema Femme. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Fagerholm, Matt (February 27, 2023). "Tragically Common: Jamie Dack, Lily McInerny and Jonathan Tucker on Palm Trees and Power Lines". Rogerebert.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Stern, Marlow (March 5, 2023). "Inside the Most Disturbing Movie of the Year (So Far)". Rolling Stone.
  9. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (November 15, 2022). "Interview: CAMP SIEGFRIED's Lily McInerny Talks Transition From Screen to Stage in Her New York City Theater Debut". Broadway World.
  10. ^ Seitz, Loree (September 14, 2022). "'Tell Me Lies' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the Steamy Adaptation? (Photos)". The Wrap. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Goodfellow, Melanie (May 16, 2023). "Chloë Sevigny, Claes Bang, Lily McInerny & Nailia Harzoune Lead Adaptation Of Françoise Sagan's Classic Novel 'Bonjour Tristesse'; South Of France Shoot Underway — Cannes Market". Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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