Kit Young is best known for playing “Jesper” in Eric Heisserer’s hit television drama, Shadow and Bone, based on Leigh Bardugo’s popular Grishaverse novels. Produced by 21 Laps, the series premiered to incredible ratings and became one of Netflix’s most watched shows.

Most recently, Kit wrapped shooting on the ALIEN TV series (FX). His film credits include The Beautiful Game (Netflix), a sports drama based on the story of the real Homeless World Cup. Produced by Colin Farrell, the film also starred Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward, as well as the horror thriller Out of the Darkness. In 2022, he co-starred as the villain in Paul Feig’s The School for Good and Evil (Netflix), which also starred Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington.

He attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and his previous work at Shakespeare’s Globe includes Macbeth.

Other theatre credits include starring roles in The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (Donmar Warehouse) and two plays for Nicholas Hytner at The Bridge – Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.