Lukita Maxwell

Lukita Maxwell
Born (2001-10-27) October 27, 2001 (age 23)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present

Lukita Maxwell (born October 27, 2001[1]) is an Indonesian-born American actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the HBO Max series Generation (2021) and the Apple TV+ series Shrinking (2023). Her films include The Young Wife (2023).

Early life and education

Maxwell was born in Jakarta to a Chinese-Indonesian mother and a white American father from Salt Lake City.[2] She spent her early childhood in Bali before moving to the United States,[3] settling in St. George, Utah.[4]

Maxwell was homeschooled. She developed an interest in acting through reading Shakespeare, competing in a local Shakespeare Festival at a young age. She had begun studying architecture at the Pratt Institute when she was cast in Generation.[5]

Career

In September 2019, Maxwell was cast as a series regular in the HBO Max teen drama series Generation.[6] The series aired in 2021,[7] and was canceled later that year.[8] She would be cast as a series regular in the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, playing Alice, the daughter of the main character, played by Jason Segel.[9]

In 2024, Maxwell appeared in the Blumhouse Productions horror film Afraid, directed by Chris Weitz.[10]

Personal life

Maxwell identifies as queer.[3][11][12] She is a practicing Buddhist.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2023 The Young Wife Fern
2024 Afraid Iris Pike

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Speechless Jillian 4 episodes
2021 Generation Delilah Main role, 16 episodes
2023–present Shrinking Alice Main role, 22 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b "Tales From The Collection Contact Information: Lukita Maxwell". Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "(Issue 2) TV, Film, & Theater Feature: Lukita Maxwell". Mixed Mag. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b Tan, Azrin (January 12, 2023). ""I felt a huge pressure to know who I was": Lukita Maxwell on self-discovery and vulnerability". Vogue Singapore. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  4. ^ Odman, Sydney (24 January 2023). "Next Big Thing: 'Shrinking' Star Lukita Maxwell Talks Improv with Harrison Ford, Pursuing Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  5. ^ Ward, Sheridan (30 April 2021). "Glass meets rising star Lukita Maxwell". Glass. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  6. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (September 25, 2019). "Generation: Justice Smith, Chloe East and 8 More Join Lena Dunham-Produced HBO Max Dramedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  7. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (February 10, 2021). "'Generation': Creators And Stars Talk 'Euphoria' Comparisons & Ripping Open Stereotypes With "Incredible Specificity" – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 14, 2021). "Generation Canceled By HBO Max After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 18, 2022). "Shrinking: Michael Urie, Luke Tennie & Lukita Maxwell Join Apple TV+ Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  10. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 22, 2023). "Lukita Maxwell Joins Blumhouse Sony Horror Pic They Listen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  11. ^ Connelly, William J. (July 14, 2021). "Lukita Maxwell". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  12. ^ Letonja, Jana (February 12, 2023). "In Conversation with Lukita Maxwell". Numéro. Retrieved 26 April 2023.