NYFA acting for film alum Eve Hewson continues to build an impressive career across film and television, taking on dynamic roles in both independent and mainstream projects. Most recently, she appeared in Jay Kelly, further expanding her range as a performer, and is set to star in the upcoming project Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Speilberg, due for release this summer. With each new role, Hewson continues to demonstrate her versatility and growing presence in the industry. Hewson graduated from the 4-week Acting for Film workshop at NYFA New York.
NYFA Alum Eve Hewson Starred in ‘The Perfect Couple’ Alongside Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber
Eve Hewson recently starred in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple, a mystery drama based on the 2018 novel by Elin Hilderbrand. The six-part series premiered in September 2024 and featured an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Billy Howle.
Hewson played Amelia Sacks, a bride-to-be whose wedding to a wealthy Nantucket family is derailed by a shocking murder investigation. The series blends family drama with suspense, placing Hewson at the center of a high-stakes mystery.
Eve Hewson on Screen
One of Eve Hewson’s earliest appearances was opposite Sean Penn and Frances McDormand in This Must Be the Place (2011). She later appeared in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies (2015), and in the romantic comedy Enough Said (2013).
Her additional film and television credits include Robin Hood (2018), the BBC adaptation The Luminaries (2020), the Netflix limited series Behind Her Eyes (2021), and the musical drama Flora and Son (2023).
One of her most notable roles remains the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Bad Sisters (2022), where she plays Becka Garvey. The show earned widespread praise and multiple Emmy nominations, further cementing Hewson’s reputation as a standout talent.
Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, and Eve Hewson, via Apple.
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