Articulate Talent Tilly Kaye and Reuven Walker shine in the gripping new crime drama Protection, now streaming on ITVX!
Gritty new crime drama Protection is out now starring Articulate’s own 13-year-old Tilly Kaye and 16-year-old Reuven Walker alongside esteemed actors including Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley), Katherine Kelly (The Long Shadow), and Barry Ward (Bad Sisters).
The series follows a witness protection officer who finds herself at the heart of a dangerous breach and vows to uncover the source of the corruption within her unit.
In the series, Tilly takes on the role of Amy McLennan. You may recognise her from previous roles in BBC’s ‘Last Tango in Halifax’ and BBC’s ‘Gentleman Jack’. Tilly also played the title role of Biff in the BBC’s ‘Biff & Chip’, based on the popular children’s books.
We asked Tilly what it was like working on the TV Show. She said: “Working on Protection was such an incredible experience. Acting amongst such a talented cast and crew and shooting emotional scenes was challenging, but a great learning process. I made some great memories.”
Stacey Burrows, Tilly’s agent, talked about Tilly’s performance: “Tilly is phenomenal and incredibly prolific at such a young age, but this role is truly groundbreaking for her. The gripping, high-stakes thriller pushes Tilly’s acting skills to new heights in a role that takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster. Protection showcases a whole new side of Tilly, proving she has the range and talent to take on complex, emotionally demanding performances.”
Joining Tilly is 16-year-old Reuven Walker, taking on the role of Arlo Crowther, with previous roles in Brassic and ITV’s ‘The Unforgotten’.
Reuven says: “I found out I got the role in the best way possible, my agent came over to my house and surprised me with the news. It was a surreal moment, especially since it was my first ever role. Being part of Protection as my first acting job was an incredible experience. It was a huge opportunity to break into the industry, and I learned so much from it. It definitely set a high bar for what I want to continue doing in my career. I really enjoyed working with fellow Articulate client, Tilly. She’s a very talented actress and has a natural confidence that makes her stand out.”
A big congratulations to Tilly and Reuven for this amazing achievement. All their hard work and dedication are truly paying off, and it’s great to see them on our screens.
Don’t forget to check out Protection on ITVX if you haven’t already, and keep an eye out for our incredible talent! If you want to learn more about our work and casting agency, head to our representation pages!
