EXCLUSIVE: Firebird and Kingsman: The Secret Service actor Tom Prior has signed with Independent Creative Management (ICM) in the UK.
Prior is best known for his lead role in romantic war feature Firebird about a forbidden love between a private and a fighter pilot in the Soviet Air Force during the Cold War. He was also a co-writer and co-producer on the pic, which debuted at the BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival in 2021.
Other roles include playing Stephen Hawking’s son Robert in The Theory of Everything and a supporting role in Kingsman. He signs with Katerina Michael’s ICM following a break from the industry.
“Acting has been calling me back for some time, and it’s a real joy to be returning to the screen and doing what I love,” he told Deadline. “Katerina and the team at ICM feel like a fantastic synergy for my ambitions and creative goals. I’m excited to be working with a team that understands my vision and shares my enthusiasm for what lies ahead.”
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Tom to ICM and look forward to supporting him as he takes the next exciting step in his career,” said Michael, founder and CEO of ICM.
“I’m extremely confident that Tom has a very promising future ahead of him. He has a fantastic presence, genuine talent and all the qualities needed to build a successful career.”
ICM, which is part of Independent Creative Group, reps actors such as Elijah Alexander, who has been in all six seasons of The Chosen, along with others such as Shane Afolabi, Nathaniel Jacobs, Eshe Asante and Erol Ismail.
