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BIO

Alexander Stephen Hassell is an English actor. He is co-founder of The Factory Theatre Company.



He has appeared in a number of stage roles, most recently as Hal in Henry IV Parts I and II, and Henry in Henry V, for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

His first Hollywood role was in George Clooney's Suburbicon (2017), and later that year he appeared in his first major television role in the BBC adaptation of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist, which first aired on Boxing Day. He also appeared as Translucent in the first season of the The Boys (2019) on Amazon Prime Video, and played Vicious in Netflix's Cowboy Bebop in 2021.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Theo

[Off-Broadway]
US Premiere Production, 2016
Prince Hal

[West End]
West End, 2015
Biff [Replacement]


News


Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo

All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
Review Roundup: THE HUNT Opens at St. Ann's Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production of The Hunt. Read the reviews for The Hunt here!
VIOLENT NIGHT to Begin Streaming on Peacock This Week

Peacock has announced Universal Pictures’ Violent Night will stream exclusively on Peacock. Violent Night is the latest addition to Peacock’s growing library of iconic films, including She Said, Ticket to Paradise, Bros, Nope, Mid-Century, The Silent Twins, Halloween Ends.
Mark Rylance to Appear in One-Off Performance at The Old Vic

Mark Rylance and Sean Foley are to appear in special one-off performance at Old Vic of I Am Shakespeare as part of the 100th anniversary of the Shakespearean Authorship Trust. 
VIDEO: First VIOLENT NIGHT Holiday Action Film Trailer Released

The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Watch the new video trailer now!
Photo: David Harbour Stars in VIOLENT NIGHT Horror Holiday Film Poster

The film also stars Emmy winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise). Check out the new photo of the poster now!
Denzel Washington Aims to Star in KING LEAR in 2023

Academy Award and Tony-winning actor Denzel Washington has revealed that he hopes to take on the role of Shakespeare's King Lear as his next project.
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares Behind the Scenes Look at THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Apple TV+ has released a behind-the-scenes look at Joel Coen's new film adaption of The Tragedy of Macbeth. The feature includes interviews with the film's directors and designers, as well as the film's star, Denzel Washington. Watch the new featurette now!
VIDEO: Kathryn Hunter Talks Playing The Witches in THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

In the new film adaption of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Kathryn Hunter plays all three witches. BroadwayWorld caught up with Hunter to discuss playing all three witches, working with Joel Coen and Denzel Washington, and what it was like bringing the popular play to the big screen.
BWW Interview: Denzel Washington, Corey Hawkins & Alex Hassell Talk TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

The new film, presented in black-and-white, presents a bold new rendition of one of Shakespeare's most popular works with an all-star cast, also featuring Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel Kathryn Hunter, Harry Melling, and Brendan Gleeson. Read what Washington, Hawkins, and Hassell said about bringing Macbeth to the big screen.
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH on THE TODAY SHOW

Denzel Washington appeared on the Today Show this morning to discuss his performance in Joel Coen's new film adaption of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Washington also discussed playing Othello when he was in school at Fordham, working with Frances McDormand, and his friendship with the late Sidney Poitier. Watch the new interview with Hoda Kotb now!
VIDEO: Watch a New THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Trailer

Apple Original Films, A24 and IAC Films have released a new trailer for The Tragedy of Macbeth, based on the play by William Shakespeare and written for the screen and directed by Joel Coen. The film stars Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling and Brendan Gleeson. Watch the new trailer now!
VIDEO: Watch a New TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Teaser Trailer

A new trailer for Joel Coen's upcoming The Tragedy of Macbeth film has been released! Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen's bold and fierce adaptation-a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning. Watch the new 'O, full of scorpions is my mind' teaser now!
Photos: Joel Coen's THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Premieres in LA

Apple and A24 just celebrated the LA premiere of Joel Coen's upcoming 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' film, premiering in select theaters on December 25, and globally on Apple TV+ on January 14, 2022.
VIDEO: Denzel Washington Talks Shakespeare, MACBETH, and More on THE LATE SHOW

Denzel Washington appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night! In his interview, Washington talked with Colbert about Shakespeare, and previewed his new film, 'The Tragedy of Macbeth,' which hits theaters on Christmas Day and streams on Apple TV+ beginning January 14th.
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Sets Free One-Day IMAX Screening Event

The new film will be shown for free in IMAX theaters world-wide, followed by a live Q&A with Joel Coen and Frances McDormand at AMC Lincoln Square, livestreamed across select IMAX theaters in North America. The cast also includes Denzel Washington, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, and more. Watch the trailer for the upcoming film now!
VIDEO: Watch a New Teaser for THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

Apple and A24 have unveiled a new teaser trailer for Joel Coen's upcoming 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' film. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen's bold and fierce adaptation of the Shakespeare play. Watch the new teaser trailer now!
Netflix Announces COWBOY BEBOP: UNLOCKED Aftershow

Hosted by Erika Ishii, the full episode of COWBOY BEBOP: UNLOCKED launches on YouTube and Facebook, featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and showrunner, bloopers, and the first interview with the actor who plays fan-favorite Radical Ed.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's COWBOY BEBOP

Cowboy Bebop is an action-packed space Western about three bounty hunters, aka “cowboys,” all trying to outrun the past. Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda) form a scrappy, snarky crew ready to hunt down the solar system’s most dangerous criminals. Watch the trailer now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's COWBOY BEBOP

Coming to Netflix next month, Cowboy Bebop is an action-packed space Western about three bounty hunters, aka “cowboys,” all trying to outrun the past. Watch the new trailer now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Hassell been in?

Alex Hassell has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Alex Hassell been in?

Alex Hassell has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Alex Hassell's first West End show?

Alex Hassell's first West End show was Death of a Salesman which opened in 2015

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