Tom Jones Actor Solly McLeod Teams Up with Angelina Jolie in Anxious People Film
Rising British actor Solly McLeod is set to join the cast of the upcoming feature film Anxious People. Known for his role in the ITVX and PBS Masterpiece miniseries Tom Jones, McLeod will share the screen with renowned actress Angelina Jolie and a talented ensemble.
Anxious People: A Unique Storyline
Anxious People is currently in production in London. The film, directed by Marc Forster, features a script written by David Magee. The film’s premise revolves around a chaotic event taking place the day before Christmas Eve.
- Investment banker Zara reluctantly attends an open house.
- A bank robber named Grace inadvertently takes the group hostage.
- The situation leads to chaos, secrets revealed, and unexpected events.
The production utilizes the newly launched Pinewood Indie Film Hub, an innovative facility dedicated to independent filmmakers at Pinewood Studios.
Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Solly McLeod and Angelina Jolie, the cast includes:
- Aimee Lou Wood
- Jason Segel
- Joanna Scanlan
- Lennie James
- Stephanie Allynne
- Jessica Gunning
- Carol Kane
Upcoming Projects for Solly McLeod
Following his role in Anxious People, McLeod will appear in:
- Practical Magic 2 – A sequel to the beloved romantic fantasy film from 1998.
- Star City – An Apple TV+ spinoff of For All Mankind, co-starring Rhys Ifans and Anna Maxwell Martin.
His earlier credits include The Dead Don’t Hurt, directed by Viggo Mortensen, and Last Swim, which won the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 2024. McLeod is represented by The Artists Partnership and Creative Artists Agency.
