Lukita Maxwell is an Indonesian-born American actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the HBO Max series Generation (2021) and the Apple TV+ series Shrinking (2023). Her films include The Young Wife (2023).
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 Maxwell in 2021 | |
| Born | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life and education edit
Maxwell was born in Jakarta to a Chinese-Indonesian mother and an American father from Salt Lake City.[1] She spent her early childhood in Bali before moving to the United States,[2] settling in St. George, Utah.[3]
Maxwell was homeschooled. She developed an interest in acting through reading Shakespeare, competing in a local Shakespeare Festival at a young age. She had begun studying architecture at the Pratt Institute when she was cast in Generation.[4]
Career edit
In September 2019, Maxwell was cast as a series regular in the HBO Max teen drama series Generation.[5] The series aired in 2021,[6] and was canceled later that year.[7] She would be cast as a series regular in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, playing the daughter of the main character, who was played by Jason Segel.[8]
Maxwell will next appear in the Blumhouse Productions horror film They Listen, directed by Chris Weitz.[9]
Personal life edit
Maxwell identifies as queer.[2][10][11] She is a practicing Buddhist.[1]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Beginning & The Middle | Olive | Short film |
| 2022 | Wake | Edith | Short film |
| 2022 | Lucky Fish | Maggie | Short film |
| 2023 | The Young Wife | ||
| 2024 | They Listen | Post-production |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Speechless | Jillian | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Generation | Delilah | Main role, 16 episodes |
| 2023–present | Shrinking | Alice | Main role, 10 episodes |
References edit
- ^ a b "(Issue 2) TV, Film, & Theater Feature: Lukita Maxwell". Mixed Mag. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ a b Tan, Azrin (January 12, 2023). ""I felt a huge pressure to know who I was": Lukita Maxwell on self-discovery and vulnerability". Vogue Singapore. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Odman, Sydney (24 January 2023). "Next Big Thing: 'Shrinking' Star Lukita Maxwell Talks Improv with Harrison Ford, Pursuing Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Ward, Sheridan (30 April 2021). "Glass meets rising star Lukita Maxwell". Glass. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (September 25, 2019). "Generation: Justice Smith, Chloe East and 8 More Join Lena Dunham-Produced HBO Max Dramedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (February 10, 2021). "'Generation': Creators And Stars Talk 'Euphoria' Comparisons & Ripping Open Stereotypes With "Incredible Specificity" – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2021). "Generation Canceled By HBO Max After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 18, 2022). "Shrinking: Michael Urie, Luke Tennie & Lukita Maxwell Join Apple TV+ Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 22, 2023). "Lukita Maxwell Joins Blumhouse Sony Horror Pic They Listen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Connelly, William J. (July 14, 2021). "Lukita Maxwell". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Letonja, Jana (February 12, 2023). "In Conversation with Lukita Maxwell". Numéro. Retrieved 26 April 2023.