Who is the boy in the John Lewis advert 2021?

Jordan Nash
A 14-year-old actor has shot to stardom by playing the lead role in the new John Lewis Christmas advert. Unexpected Guest features Jordan Nash as a schoolboy who encounters an alien after its spaceship crash-lands in a forest.

What was the John Lewis advert last year?

Last year’s John Lewis Christmas advert was among the many 2020 Christmas adverts that gave viewers hope and joy during the UK’s lockdown.

Who are the actors in John Lewis advert?

Raffiella Chapman and Jordan A. Nash are the leads in this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert, playing Skye and Nathan respectively. The duo are trained actors and have starred alongside many A-list stars, including Angelina Jolie, Will Smith and Eddie Redmayne. Raffiella, who takes on the role of Skye, is 14-year-old.

Where was the John Lewis advert filmed 2021?

The UK waits patiently like a ritual every year for John Lewis to air its Christmas advert – and this year there’s a special south London link.

What is the meaning of the John Lewis advert 2021?

Retailer John Lewis has delivered an early Christmas present with the release of its 2021 advert. The retailer says it is hoping to give people that warm, fuzzy feeling of Christmas after so many of us missed out on our festive traditions last year when the UK was under lockdown.

Is the John Lewis advert a boy or girl?

The star of the show — 14 year old Raffiella Chapman — will be a familiar face to some. The child actress already has a range of roles under her belt and an impressive career to date.

What year was the John Lewis penguin advert?

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2014 – #MontyThePenguin A female penguin toy happily arrives under the tree for Monty on Christmas Day. The ad features a Tom Odell cover of John Lennon’s Real Love.

What is the best John Lewis advert?

The best John Lewis Christmas adverts: watch them all, including the new 2021 release

  • 2015: Man on the Moon.
  • 2016: Buster the Boxer.
  • 2017: Moz the Monster.
  • 2018: The Boy and The Piano.
  • 2019: Excitable Edgar.
  • 2020: Give a Little Love.
  • 2021: Unexpected Guest.
  • Bonus: She’s Always A Woman.

Who is the actress in the John Lewis ad?

Raffiella Chapman
In the advert, the part of the space-travelling alien Skye is played by Raffiella Chapman. Viewers may recognise her from The Theory of Everything, in which she played Lucy Hawking alongside Eddie Redmayne.

Where did they film the John Lewis advert?

John Lewis has confirmed that several scenes in the new advert were in fact filmed in Surrey. They can’t disclose the precise location due to it being filmed on private land, but the forest scenes are instantly recognisable as the lush woodland that the county is known for.

Where was the very Christmas Advert 2021 filmed?

Tunbridge Wells
Eagle-eyed viewers spot the Very Christmas advert was filmed in The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells.

Has the John Lewis Christmas advert been banned?

This advert has been withdrawn because the Financial Conduct Authority considers the content to be potentially misleading and could cause customers to be confused about John Lewis’ new home contents insurance offering.