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I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

Summary

Bella Ramsey, known for acting since age 11, said they missed out on a typical rebellious teenage experience because they worked with adults early on. Ramsey explored that teenage freedom while filming the movie Sunny Dancer, about young cancer survivors at a summer camp.

Key Facts

  • Bella Ramsey is a British actor who played Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones.
  • They use they/them pronouns and started acting professionally at age 11.
  • Ramsey said they avoided behaving like a typical moody teenager.
  • The film Sunny Dancer gave Ramsey a chance to experience teenage freedom at age 21.
  • Sunny Dancer tells the story of young cancer survivors at a "chemo camp."
  • The film’s writer/director George Jaques used his own and others’ cancer experiences to shape the story.
  • Jaques worked with the Teenage Cancer Trust and included young survivors’ input in the movie.
  • Both Ramsey and Jaques highlight the difficulty people face in grieving and returning to normal life.
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