Ella Purnell's 2020s Success Makes Rewatching Her Forgotten Movie Role From 11 Years Ago Really Weird
Summary
- Ella Purnell’s rise to stardom is evident in her diverse roles, with standout performances in shows like Fallout.
- Fallout fans and newcomers alike praise Purnell’s portrayal of Lucy MacLean, showcasing her talent and dedication.
- Purnell’s evolution from a small role in Kick-Ass 2 to lead roles in major series highlights her impressive career growth.
In the last five years, Ella Purnell has become a major television star, taking on unique roles from various different genres and proving her skills as an actress, which makes one of her earliest roles in Kick-Ass 2 even better. Ella Purnell’s acting career first began in 2010 when she appeared as Young Ruth in the British dystopian film, Never Let Me Go. In the intervening years, she continued to appear in a variety of films, but she really began to garner fame with her TV appearances in 2018 and beyond. Now, Purnell is a recognizable and lovable star.
One of Purnell’s series that is particularly outstanding at the moment is Fallout. Based on the video game franchise of the same name, Fallout earned immediate acclaim from fans and newcomers alike. In the Fallout cast, Purnell plays Lucy MacLean, a young woman who grew up in the Vaults, and now decides to go out on her own in the apocalyptic ruins of the world. There are many reasons why Fallout is doing so well, and one of them is undoubtedly Ella Purnell. Her performance and dedication to the role prove that she deserves to be as popular as she is.
Kick-Ass 2 Is Even More Horrible In The Comics
Kick-Ass 2 is a pretty R-rated film, but it is actually toned down compared to the original comics, with one controversial scene being even worse.
Rewatching Ella Purnell’s Kick-Ass 2 Appearance Is Hilarious Now That She’s A Major Star
Purnell’s cameo has much more meaning now
These days, Ella Purnell is a pretty recognizable actress, but back in 2013, she didn’t have the amount of clout she does now. At that point, she had only appeared in three feature films. Therefore, when she took on a small role in Kick-Ass 2 as mean girl Dolce, it didn’t really mean much to audiences watching at the time. She was likely just another face in the crowd, especially compared to other Kick-Ass 2 actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jim Carrey, and John Leguizamo. Nowadays though, it is a huge delight to see Purnell in this role.
The Kick-Ass movies are based on comic books of the same name.
Now that audiences know how talented and dynamic Ella Purnell is as an actress, it is truly amazing to see her in a film as fun and silly as Kick-Ass 2. Over the course of her career, Purnell has taken on films and series of various different genres, but arguably, Kick-Ass stands in a genre of its own. Furthermore, this is one of the only funny projects Purnell has ever been in. Therefore, it is very exciting to see Purnell in this atmosphere alongside this star-studded cast, even if it is only for a few scenes.
Kick-Ass 2 Shows How Far Ella Purnell Has Come (& How Far She Can Still Go)
Purnell’s resume has gotten better and will only continue to improve
Ella Purnell’s role in
Kick-Ass 2
is a reminder of how far she has come. Purnell has moved up from the small mean girl role, and has now become the love interest, the best friend, and the leading actor.
Her roles in Yellowjackets, Star Trek: Prodigy, Arcane, and Fallout have all proven that she’s a real talent with the range and flexibility to be in anything, even huge franchises. And she isn’t stopping there either. Purnell has two upcoming series on the horizon, Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas and Sweetpea, all thanks to her cameo in Kick-Ass 2.
Kick-Ass 2
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Release Date
- July 17, 2013
- Distributor(s)
- Universal Pictures
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- prequel(s)
- Kick-Ass
- Budget
- 28 million
