Lani Egede-Nissen

Lani Egede-Nissen’s got one of those faces you swear you’ve seen somewhere before, but can’t quite place. She’s popped up in some seriously buzzworthy stuff—think The Gorge (set for 2025, and people are already talking), a bit of that Succession magic back in 2018 (imagine sharing a set with all those scene-stealers), and then there’s Etter Benjamin, which is probably the indie darling on her list. Honestly, there’s something magnetic about the way she slots into these totally different worlds. One minute she’s in the thick of family power games, the next she’s tangled in stories that feel way more raw and personal. She doesn’t just do background noise either—you catch her, you remember. There’s a sharpness to her delivery, but she knows when to dial it back and let the moment breathe. Not every actor gets that. People in the know are keeping tabs on her because, let’s be real, she’s not just another blink-and-you-miss-it name on the credits. There’s a sense she picks her projects with actual taste, not just for a paycheck. And with The Gorge coming up, don’t be surprised if she finally gets that “breakout” label folks love to throw around. Not that she’s been slacking so far—her work in Succession alone proves she can tangle with the best of them. So yeah, Lani Egede-Nissen. Remember the name. She’s on her way.