Ed Speleers

Born smack in the middle of Chichester, England back in ‘88, Ed Speleers has had a wild ride through the world of TV and film. He’s not just another pretty face from across the pond—this guy’s got range. You might’ve caught him playing the charming yet sinister Rhys Montrose in Netflix’s “You,” where honestly, he made being a villain look way too easy. The dude’s got that twinkle in his eye that says, “Yeah, I might murder you, or I might just buy you a pint.” It keeps things interesting. Then there’s “Star Trek: Picard.” Jumping into that universe is a big freaking deal, and Ed pulled it off. He played Jack Crusher, and if you’re a Trek fan, you know that’s not just any side character. He brought this kind of youthful swagger and a bit of vulnerability—like, he’s tough but also a little lost, which makes him super watchable. And let’s not forget “Outlander,” where he showed up as Stephen Bonnet—honestly, talk about a despicable dude. Ed managed to make you hate him but still want to see what he’d do next. He hasn’t just stuck to acting, either. The guy’s stepped behind the camera as a producer, which is no small feat in a business that eats people alive. He’s still young, but his career’s already got more twists than a soap opera. Whether he’s making you swoon, cringe, or just straight-up hate his guts, Ed Speleers is one of those actors you can’t really ignore. He’s got that “it” factor you can’t fake.