Lydia Peckham Actor Profile

Lydia Peckham has established herself as a multi-faceted and captivating performer, known for her versatility across film, television, and stage. Her trajectory in the industry is marked by roles in both international blockbusters and critically acclaimed productions.

In 2024, she starred in 20th Century Fox’s box office hit Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, directed by Wes Ball, which earned nearly $400 million worldwide.

This fall, Peckham appeared in several major upcoming projects, including Nuremberg, a film about the post-WWII Nuremberg trials directed by James Vanderbilt, in which she stars alongside Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, and Michael Shannon.

She also starred as Priscilla of Nottingham in MGM+'s series ROBIN HOOD opposite Sean Bean, which reimagines the classic tale as a sweeping romantic adventure with historical authenticity.

Up next she will be seen in The Wrecking Crew, an Amazon MGM action comedy with Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa, and most recently Lydia has joined Michael Fassbender in Netflix’s Kennedy about the political dynasty.

Earlier in her career, Peckham delivered a breakout performance in the Chinese/New Zealand co-production Only Cloud Knows, directed by renowned filmmaker Xiaogang Feng.

On television, she has appeared in internationally distributed series such as Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop and Apple TV+’s Mr. Corman, as well as notable New Zealand projects.

Among Peckham's acclaimed performances is her original solo show, Explore the Brain, which she wrote and performed to sold-out audiences. Her stage background also includes training at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and productions such as Uneasy Dreams and Other Things, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, M.A.V., and Hotel Europa.