Alexander Molony is a young, up-and-coming British actor who recently starred in Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy, a live-action remake of the 1953 animated Peter Pan movie. First appearing on screens in 2017 in three different projects, Molony has worked steadily since then, only taking a significant break during the COVID-19 pandemic. But when movie and TV productions picked up again, Molony was quick to appear in more projects, including the cast of Peter Pan & Wendy.
His first roles were primarily voice acting work but since his part in the live-action TV series The Reluctant Landlord, he has appeared more often on-screen in live-action parts. Alexander Molony’s participation in the long legacy of Peter Pan adaptations shows his comfort in the spotlight, so it’s worth examining his short but impressive career thus far.
7 Messy Goes To OKIDO (2019)
Messy Goes to OKIDO is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
Messy Goes to OKIDO is an animated children’s show that follows a curious monster named Messy who investigates a scientific concept every episode with his human friends Felix and Zoe. Felix is usually voiced by Shelley Longworth but for two episodes in season 2, Alexander Molony takes over the role. It’s unclear why he subbed in those episodes but his ability to mimic Longworth’s speech patterns and voice is impressive for a young actor.
6 The Bad Seed Returns (2022)
The Bad Seed Returns
is not currently available to stream
Alexander Molony plays Victor in The Bad Seed Returns, a sequel to Lifetime’s The Bad Seed which is itself a remake. Molony is barely in the film, but before this, Molony hadn’t appeared in anything since 2019. The Bad Seed Returns showed that he was ready to get back to acting after the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 Claude (2018)
Claude is available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video
Claude is a British animated children’s show about an artfully animated dog who goes on adventures with his friends. It’s light, breezy, and meant for very young children. Alexander Molony does a great job voicing the titular character, and this is the young actor’s largest TV role to date.
4 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion (2017-2018)
Raa Raa the Noisy Lion is available to stream on Peacock
Alexander Molony voices Ooo-Ooo the Monkey in season 3 of Raa Raa the Noisy Lion, taking over for Jamie Oram who voices the character in seasons 1 and 2. Raa Raa the Noisy Lion is a British stop-motion children’s series that follows the titular lion and his animal friends on their adventures in the Jingly Jangly Jungle. Ooo-Ooo is a particularly hyperactive character, and Molony projects real energy into the role.
3 The Reluctant Landlord (2018-2019)
The Reluctant Landlord
is only available to stream in the UK on Sky
Alexander Molony co-stars in the two-season UK sitcom, The Reluctant Landlord. In the series, Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan) is the unwitting recipient of a pub he inherited from his father, and with his family, including his son Charlie (Molony), he tries to make the business work. Charlie is honest and outspoken, particularly to Romesh, and the role gives Molony the opportunity to play a more fiery character than his voice roles.
2 The Big Bad Fox And Other Tales… (2017)
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales… is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales… is a French/Belgian animated anthology comedy film, and Alexander Molony voices one of the chicks (Alex) in the English dub. Alex, along with his siblings, make a positive impression on a fox who then decides to protect the precocious birds from the dangers of the wild. It’s a witty, funny, and beautifully animated film, and Moloney brings playfulness and confidence to the young chick.
1 Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)
Peter Pan & Wendy
is available to stream on Disney+
Molony’s breakout role came in Peter Pan & Wendy as the titular Lost Boy. Director David Lowery’s version of the story has some key differences from the Peter Pan animated classic but for the most part, it adheres to the original story. Alexander Molony as Peter is mischievous, defiant, and even solemn at some points, making for a mature and unique spin on the classic character.
