Joe Alwyn: 13 Things to Know About Taylor Swift's New Squeeze
by Hilton Hater at May 17, 2017 1:41 pm .
Calvin Harris is SO two years ago.
Tom Hiddleston is SO last year.
This summer, Taylor Swift has reportedly turned her attention to Joe Alwyn, a little-known British actor with whom the singer has been hanging out in London.
Is the relationship serious? Yes, sources say.
What can we reveal about Joe Alwyn that you might not already know? Scroll down to find out!
1. He Lives at Home...
... with his parents! It's true and adorable!
2. He Went Straight from Drama School to The Big Time
Alwyn earned the role of Billy Lynn in Lee's 2016 military drama, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. It co-starred Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel, Garrett Hedlund, Steve Martin, and Chris Tucker and it was his first role after graduating.
3. Who Are His Heroes?
In an interview with Vogue Taiwan, Alwyn named a few of his acting idols: Philip Seymour Hoffman... Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, Mark Rylance [and] Jason Lee.
4. What Will He Do Next?
A period movie titled The Favourite, which hits theaters in 2018. He will portray the love interest to Emma Stone's servant character, who will use him to advance her social status.
5. When He Does Karaoke...
In a feature for Vanity Fair, Alwyn said that when it comes to karaoke choices, it's very "drink dependent" for him. However, he added that he often goes for "any old Eminem."
6. Perhaps This is How He Met Swift
In a 2016 Mario Testino spread for Vogue, Alwyn posed with Gigi Hadid in Copenhagen. The model, of course, is close pals with Swift.
7. Some Basic Background Information
The actor was born in Crouch End, London on February 21 1991.
8. He's Well-Educated
Alwyn graduated from the National Youth Theatre prior to studying at the University of Bristol and London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
9. He's a Shy Sweetheart
But don't take our word for it! "Joe Alwyn is a shy sweetheart and I'm honestly a little worried the Taylor Swift PR machine is gonna eat him alive," Esquire's Julia Black tweeted. She spent time with Alwyn for a profile she wrote last year.
10. He Gets Along Well with Garrett Hedlund
Based on this photo, at least.
11. He's on Twitter
His handle is "@josalw" and he has 3,544 followers.
12. A Funny Tidbit
Per IMDB: His American accent in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk was so convincing that his co-star Steve Martin had no idea he was from England until a few weeks into production.
13. He's Pretty Tall
Alwyn stands six feet and one inch off the ground. Not shabby!
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