Ed Speleers excels with innovative scripts and complex characters that showcase his talents in film and TV. "Irish Wish" may not be his best role, but Speleers shows unexpected comedic chops in romantic comedies. From horror in "Howl" to drama in "Breathe," Speleers showcases versatility in his roles on screen.

Ed Speleers is an English actor who has made a name for himself in the best movies and TV shows he's been a part of. He gained notoriety for his early role in the film adaptation of Eragon in the leading role. However, Eragon proved to be a box-office disaster, and Speleers quickly left fantasy behind for projects that would better showcase his talents. Since then, he's worked in British period pieces like Downton Abbey but achieved fame in the U.S. for his work on the Netflix series You.

Speleer's best work indicates that he excels with an innovative...