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  • Comment: Some of the references shows her interview. So, additional relaible and independent sources will be needed. Fade258 (talk) 02:18, 8 May 2025 (UTC)
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Nell Verlaque
Born (2000-10-18) October 18, 2000 (age 24)
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present

Nell Verlaque (born October 18, 2000).[1] is an American actress and singer. She starred as Louise Gruzinsky[2] in the David E Kelley sports comedy-drama television series Big Shot (2021–2022) and as Jessica Wright in the slasher film Thanksgiving.

Biography

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Verlaque was born in New York City[1]. She grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School before studying drama at University of North Carolina School of the Arts[1]. She left after a year to pursue acting full-time. [3]

Verlaque made her screen debut as a guest on the CBS legal drama Bull in 2017 before landing her first main role as Louise Gruzinsky on the Disney+ series Big Shot [4][5] for two seasons[6]. She then landed the lead role in the Eli Roth[7] film Thanksgiving[8] [9][10] which she received positive reviews for [11] and is expected to return for the sequel[12] [4][13][14]. Verlaque appeared on the new A24 Amazon Prime Video comedy drama Overcompensating[15] in a recurring role [16]. The show, which has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes [17] has garnered Verlaque more attention and solidified her as a rising star and one to watch [18][19][20]. She will next star opposite Kevin Kline and Laura Linney in the new Amazon MGM series American Classic[21].

As a singer-songwriter [22] Verlaque has written, produced, and independently released five songs since 2022 [23]. She self-directed the accompanying music videos and has said she hopes to direct films in the future.[24]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2018 Frankie Boy Julie Short film
2020 The Marijuana Conspiracy Becky Harlow
2023 Thanksgiving Jessica
2024 Notice to Quit Haley
TBA Thanksgiving 2 Jessica Pre-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 Bull Emily Connor Episode: "Already Gone"
2019 Secrets in a Small Town Sarah Porter TV Movie
2021–2022 Big Shot Louise Gruzinsky Main role
2025 Overcompensating Emily Recurring role

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nell Verlaque: Rising Star in Acting and Music". bolnews.com. November 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet the Cast and Characters of Disney+'s "Big Shot"". Seventeen. April 16, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Lounge Talk: Nell Verlaque – The Laterals". November 28, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Eli Roth's Horror Thriller 'Thanksgiving' Finds Its Stars in Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. February 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "Disney+'s Big Shot Cast: Where You've Seen The Stars Before". cinemablend.com. April 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2022). "'Big Shot' Starring John Stamos Gets Season 2 Premiere Date & Trailer At Disney+". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Foertsch, Rachel (December 26, 2023). "Thanksgiving Interview: Nell Verlaque & Milo Manheim On Working With Director Eli Roth". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Baker, Jessica (November 17, 2023). "On Everyone's Lips: Actress Nell Verlaque's Thanksgiving Premiere Look". Who What Wear. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  9. ^ Squires, John (May 19, 2025). "Returning Final Girl Nell Verlaque Expects 'Thanksgiving 2' to Film Later This Year". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Lauren Milici (January 31, 2024). "Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque says the script originally had a "totally different" ending and filming the final scenes went "not according to plan"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  11. ^ Kenny, Glenn (November 16, 2023). "'Thanksgiving' Review: Gobble, Gobble, Gasp". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  12. ^ Malkin, Marc (May 19, 2025). "'Thanksgiving' Star Nell Verlaque Says Sequel Will Film This Year, Has Asked Eli Roth to Be 'Tortured' and 'Covered in Blood' in Movie". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  13. ^ "Thanksgiving horror movie stars Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman confirm Thanksgiving 2 is a direct sequel". gamesradar.com. January 30, 2024.
  14. ^ Garner, Glenn (May 19, 2025). "'Thanksgiving' Star Nell Verlaque Shares Filming Update On Sequel". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  15. ^ Ang, Raymond (May 8, 2025). "How 'Overcompensating' Star Benito Skinner Created the Sitcom of the Summer". GQ. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  16. ^ "Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco & Rish Shah Join Prime Video's 'Overcompensating' As Series Regulars; Four Others Aboard As Recurring". deadline.com. July 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Rotten tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
  18. ^ Tucker, Laura (November 21, 2024). "Rising Stars, Creators and Executives Celebrated at The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram's Next Gen Party". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  19. ^ Porter (June 13, 2025). "Rising Stars You Need to Know This Summer". Net-A-Porter.
  20. ^ Zafar, Shaista (November 19, 2023). "Nell Verlaque: Rising Star in Acting and Music". BOL News. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  21. ^ Rice, Lynette (April 29, 2025). "'American Classic' Adds 7 To Cast Of MGM+ Comedy Starring Kevin Kline & Laura Linney". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  22. ^ McDonough, Jennifer (February 21, 2024). "Who Is Nell Verlaque? 4 Things to Know About Thanksgiving Movie Actress". The Direct. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  23. ^ "Who Is Nell Verlaque? 4 Things to Know About Thanksgiving Movie Actress". thedirect.com. February 21, 2024.
  24. ^ "Lounge Talk: Nell Verlaque – The Laterals". November 28, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
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