Here's what the cast of Netflix's animated fantasy film 'Nimona' looks like in real life

Palmer Haasch
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nimona in the film nimona. she's a young teen with short hair, bangs, and two longer pieces in the front. she's smirking, and in the background, ballister boldheart, a knight with armor and a cape, can be seen.
Nimona and Ballister Boldheart in the Netflix film "Nimona."Nimona

  • "Nimona" is a new animated film from Netflix adapted from ND Stevenson's graphic novel of the same name.

  • The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz in the titular role, alongside Riz Ahmed and Eugene Lee Yang.

  • Here's what the cast of "Nimona" looks like in real life.

Chloë Grace Moretz plays the titular shapeshifter Nimona.

left: chloe grace moretz at a nimona premiere, wearing a white patterned shirt. her hair is chin length, wore down, and slicked back from her forehead. she's looking over her shoulder towards the camera; right: nimona, a grinning, pink-haired teen with a bit of a punk aesthetic. she's wearing headphones and is sitting, pen in hand, in front of a pink background
Chloë Grace Moretz voices Nimona in "Nimona."Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix; Netflix

"Nimona" follows the ostracized shapeshifter Nimona, who's eager to play villainous sidekick and has the ability to change into various animal and human forms.

Chloë Grace Moretz, known for her roles in films like "Kick-Ass" and "Carrie," plays the spiteful, energetic character. As Netflix's Tudum reported, "Nimona" graphic novel author ND Stevenson took inspiration from Moretz's Hit Girl character in "Kick Ass" when first crafting the character.

Riz Ahmed plays disgraced knight Ballister Boldheart.

left: riz ahmed, a middle aged man with close cropped hair and well-trimmed beard and mustache. he's wearing a brown collared shirt and looking to the side of the camera; right: ballister boldherat in nimona. he's a knight with slightly longer hair slicked back from his forehead, with a trimmed mustache and pointy beard. he's wearing armor and looking eagerly to the side
Riz Ahmed voices Ballister Boldheart in "Nimona."Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images; Netflix

Ballister Boldheart is a prospective knight who ends up getting framed for a crime he didn't commit. After becoming public enemy number one, he teams up with Nimona to try and clear his name.

He's played by "Rogue One" and "Sound of Metal" actor Riz Ahmed. The actor told Tudum that he was drawn to the character's need to "prove he's worthy" of becoming a knight.

Eugene Lee Yang voices the knight Ambrosius Goldenloin.

left: eugene lee yang, a man wearing a white suit and silver chain at the nimona premiere. he has longer, black hair styled in a coif on top of his head, and is smizing at the camera; right: ambrosius goldenloin in nimona. his hair, which is blonde, is styled in the same fashion as eugene's. he has a serious expression on his face, and is wearing shining golden and white armor
Eugene Lee Yang voices Ambrosius Goldenloin in "Nimona."Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix; Netflix

Ambrosius Goldenloin is Ballister's fellow knight and love interest who winds up torn between upholding the institution that built him and his friend.

Eugene Lee Yang, of "Try Guys" fame, voices the character, on the heels of a voice acting role in "Star Wars: Visions" and an appearance in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Yang told Screenrant that he was drawn to the project due to his familiarity with Stevenson's work on "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," but predominately because he knew that the film was "distinctly unapologetically a queer story."

Frances Conroy plays the Director of the knight Institute.

left: frances conroy on a red carpet. she's wearing a black shirt and grey overshirt, and her hair is worn down and to her shoulders. she's smiling; right: the director, a woman wearing a tight, high-collared white dress and with her hair styled medievally, pulled up in buns on her head. she wears a veil that extends from her chin to her chest, and has a haughty expression on her face
Frances Conroy voices the Director in "Nimona."Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Netflix

The Director is the leader of the Institution in which both Ballister and Ambrosius trained as knights.

She's voiced by Frances Conroy, who is known for the television series "Six Feet Under," her work in multiple seasons of "American Horror Story," and "The Power of the Dog."

Beck Bennett plays another knight, Sir Thoddeus Sureblade.

beck bennett at the premiere of season three of barry. he's wearing a marroon jacket and has short hair pushed back from his forehead and is looking seriously at the camera; right: thoddeus sureblade in nimona, a goofy knight with short brown hair and a silly expression on his face
Beck Bennett plays Sir Thoddeus Sureblade in "Nimona."Araya Doheny/FilmMagic; Netflix

Sir Thoddeus Sureblade is a knight alongside Ambrosius and Ballister, although he's quite a bit more obnoxious.

He's played by Beck Bennett, who's best known for roles in "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," "Briggsby Bear," and "Saturday Night Live."

Julio Torres plays the Squire, who works at the Institute.

julio torres at the problemista premiere wearing a red t-shirt, open pinstripe blazer and pants, and with bright red hair and teal eyeshadow. he's smiling slightly at the camera; right: the quire in nimona, a young man with an axious expression on his face, holding out his hands
Julio Torres plays the Squire in "Nimona."Rob Kim/Getty Images; Netflix

The Squire is an "overwhelmed" assistant at the Institute, voice actor Julio Torres told Tudum.

Torres was a member of the writing staff on "Saturday Night Live," and is also known for "Los Espookys," "Shrill," and "Problemista."

Lorraine Toussaint plays the Queen of the kingdom.

lorraine toussaint, a middle aged woman, wearing an all white outfit and standing on a red carpet. she has long, curly hair worn naturally, and is smiling at the camera; right: a queen with a high collared dress, white hair, and a crown, looking with a kind expression on her face
Lorraine Toussaint plays the Queen in "Nimona."Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images; Netflix

The Queen is an important figure in the kingdom who director Troy Quane told Tudum "needed to exude a rebellious confidence and poise."

She's voiced by Lorraine Toussaint, who's known for her roles in "Selma," "Hudson Hawk," and "Orange Is the New Black."

Indya Moore plays Alamzapam Davis, a news anchor.

left: indya moore on a red carpet, wearing a red gown. her hair is pulled back and she has on red lipstick and is looking confidently in front of her. right: Alamzapam Davis, a news anchor in nimona, with curly long hair worn naturally. she's smiling and holding up a microphone
Indya Moore plays Alamzapam Davis in "Nimona."Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty; Netflix

Alamzapam Davis is a newscaster in the kingdom, who covers the knighting ceremony.

She's voiced by Indya Moore, who is best known for the television series "Pose" and the film "Escape Room: Tournament of Champions."

RuPaul Charles plays Nate Knight, another newscaster.

left: rupaul charles, a bald middle aged man with thick black rimmed blasses. he's grinning and holding an emmy award; right: Nate Knight, a news anchor in a white jacket and magenta shirt. he's holding a microphone and has trimmed facial hair and close cut hair.
RuPaul Charles plays Nate Knight in "Nimona."Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Netflix

Nate Knight is Alamzapam Davis' co-anchor. He's played by RuPaul Charles, most famously of the drag competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race."

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