Josephine Langford

Langford's filmography began with minor roles in projects like Sex Ed (2013), where she worked alongside Haley Joel Osment and Lorenza Izzo, and Gypsy Blood (2014) as Renae Armstrong. She later appeared in Pulse (2017) with Scott Lee and Daniel Monks, and in Wish Upon (2017) as Darcie Chapman, acting alongside Joey King, Ki Hong Lee, and Reagan Revord. Her breakthrough came with the 2019 film After, based on the popular novel, where she played Tessa, a dedicated college student whose life changes when she meets a rebellious boy. The film earned over $48 million worldwide and showcased her acting abilities, despite receiving mixed reviews.

An interesting behind-the-scenes detail: Langford initially auditioned for a different role in After, Molly, but it was already cast, so she was given the part of Tessa instead. She was nervous at first about playing a different character but managed to adapt. She met her co-star Hero Fiennes-Tiffin just ten minutes before a meeting with producers, and they had only a week of rehearsals before filming began. That short preparation time turned out to be more beneficial than meeting on the first day, as things worked out well between them. Langford continues to build her career, and her performance in After suggests she has considerable skill and a promising path ahead.