Charlotte Kirk

Charlotte Kirk is an award-winning British actress, producer and writer whose career has rapidly established her as one of the most exciting leading ladies working in independent cinema today. With 13 awards and 12 award nominations to her name, Charlotte has built an impressive international reputation for delivering compelling performances across action, thriller, horror and drama, while also becoming a successful filmmaker behind the camera.

Since returning to the UK in 2021, Charlotte has expanded her career by founding Primal Empire Studios, where she develops, writes and produces high-quality feature films for the global market. Her work combines commercial success with critical recognition, resulting in films that have secured worldwide distribution, theatrical releases and major streaming success.

Charlotte has starred alongside an impressive list of Hollywood talent including Josh Lucas, Jason Isaacs, Dolph Lundgren, Michael Jai White, Jake Busey, Bruce Willis, Sandra Bullock, Jesse Metcalfe, Lin Shaye, Stephen Baldwin and many more. Her collaborations with acclaimed director Neil Marshall have further cemented her reputation as one of the genre’s most recognisable leading actresses.

Her hit action thriller Duchess, which she co-wrote, produced and starred in, achieved over $2 million in worldwide sales, ranked among Amazon’s Top 10 Most Pre-Ordered Films, and is now being developed into a sequel. Previous films including The Lair and The Reckoning also reached Amazon’s Top 10, with The Reckoning earning Charlotte multiple Best Actress awards for her powerful performance.

Equally comfortable in major studio productions and independent features, Charlotte’s screen credits include Ocean’s 8, How to Be Single, Vice, The Lair, The Reckoning, Compulsion, Duchess, The Possession of Gladstone Manor and numerous internationally distributed feature films.

Current & Upcoming Projects

The Night Driver (2026)

Charlotte stars opposite Josh Lucas in this highly anticipated thriller from producer Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th), playing Max, a struggling single mother whose chance encounter with a mysterious salesman changes her life forever.

Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow (2026)

Charlotte both produces and stars in the leading role of this adaptation of the New York Times bestselling romance novel, produced through her own company, Primal Empire Studios.

Mistletoe and Wine (2026)

A festive romantic comedy in which Charlotte stars alongside Jason Isaacs, while also serving as producer.

Catnip (2026)

A Christmas comedy-horror featuring Charlotte as an American detective opposite Jake Busey.

Jackie the Stripper (2026)

Charlotte takes the title role in this action-comedy, leading a team of female assassins battling a secret society with roots stretching back to Jack the Ripper. The film also stars James Phelps (Harry Potter).

The Last Bride (2026)

Charlotte leads this psychological horror thriller, continuing her growing reputation as one of the genre’s standout performers.

Fight or Flight

An action thriller starring Charlotte alongside Dolph Lundgren and Michael Jai White.

Myra (2026)

Charlotte takes the title role in this gritty action-crime thriller centred around a complex and fearless female lead.

Career Highlights

Duchess (2024)

Lead Actress | Co-Writer | ProducerDirected by Neil Marshall, Duchess became one of Amazon’s Top 10 Most Pre-Ordered films and generated more than $2 million in worldwide sales. Its success has led to the development of Duchess 2.

Compulsion

Lead Actress | Producer A psychological erotic thriller directed by Neil Marshall, with international distribution secured by Saban Films.

The Lair

Lead Actress | Co-Writer | Producer Premiering as the Opening Night Gala at FrightFest in London’s Leicester Square IMAX, The Lair became an Amazon Top 10 hit and received worldwide distribution.

The Reckoning

Lead Actress | Co-Writer | Producer Released theatrically around the world, The Reckoning reached No. 2 at the UK box office and on iTunes during its opening week. Charlotte received multiple Best Actress awards for her performance.

Additional Film Credits

Charlotte’s extensive filmography also includes:

• Ocean’s 8 (Warner Bros.)
• How to Be Single (Warner Bros.)
• Vice, opposite Bruce Willis
• The Possession of Gladstone Manor, opposite Jesse Metcalfe and Lin Shaye
• No Panic with a Hint of Hysteria, opposite Stephen Baldwin
• The Depths, an award-winning psychological drama recognised at seven international film festivals.

Today, Charlotte Kirk continues to combine outstanding acting talent with entrepreneurial vision, creating commercially successful films while delivering powerful leading performances that have made her one of Britain’s most exciting contemporary actresses working on the international stage.