I just realized Andor's Kyle Soller had already been a part of another hit sci-fi series

Kyle Soller on Starwars Poster ( Image via Instagram / @kyle_soller )
Kyle Soller on Starwars Poster ( Image via Instagram / @kyle_soller )

Kyle Soller has won hearts globally, his most notable being the morally complex and ambitious Imperial officer Syril Karn in the winner Star Wars series Andor. Soller's performance in the character has been acclaimed for the depth and complexity he adds to the character. The role has been the highlight of Soller's career, catapulting him into the international limelight as a breakout star in television and science fiction.

Soller's work on Andor is excellent, giving a sensitive, nuanced performance of a character morally living in shades of gray. It's not only his performance that has been noted, though, but that he can get an audience to love a character who is both a function of the Empire and, at other points, pretty disillusioned with it. This complex performance of Syril Karn made Soller one of the best actors working in the genre.


From Andor to Bodies: A diverse actor

After his win in Andor, Kyle Soller wasted no time diving into his next major endeavor: Bodies, a 2023 Netflix original science fiction series. In it, Soller plays the role of DI Hillinghead, a detective involved in a multi-layered murder case leaping from one timeline to another. This is yet another high-profile addition to Soller's career, where he gets the opportunity to try his hand at another facet of his acting skills.

In Bodies, Soller has to deal with the challenge of acting in a complicated plot that includes parallel universes and time travel. As DI Hillinghead, he is part of four detectives trying to solve the same murder but in different time frames, each thread of the investigation uncovering more about the enigmatic events that connect the timelines. Soller's skill in performing the character of a detective trapped in a game of mystery at high stakes indicates how versatile he is as an actor.


Shattering out of sci-fi: A broader career

Lost in the process is that Kyle Soller's career goes far beyond Andor and Bodies. Before venturing into science fiction, Soller had a broad background in British stage theater, where he received critical acclaim for his work on stage. He has won award-winning theatre awards for acting, which made him a serious actor years before he broke into sci-fi television.

Aside from his theater work, Soller has been in a line of starring roles in TV series and movies. His back-up work, either with period dramas or hard-core character-driven dramas, has been the richer dividend. His ability to play so many genres, be it from period dramas to sci-fi thrillers, is a testament to his versatility and strength as a player.


A career founded on adaptability

Kyle Soller's career is defined by his incredible versatility. From an Empire officer on Andor to a detective attempting to crack a murder that was linked to a visitation across time in Bodies, Soller brings depth and emotion to every character. The capacity to carry such varied characters across such genres speaks volumes for the extent of the actor and places him high on the list of most intriguing actors to observe on television today.

What sets Soller apart is his emotional intelligence and subtlety in bringing his characters to life. While both of his performances in Andor and Bodies are taken from high-concept sci-fi narratives, it's the subtlety of his performances that truly elevate the material. Not only does he play the part, but he becomes one, bringing each of his characters depth of complexity and reliability.


What's next for Kyle Soller?

As Kyle Soller's career continues to expand, one can't help but wonder where his talent will take him next. His Andor debut was the starting point, and his performance in Bodies demonstrates that he is not afraid to challenge himself playing difficult, complex characters. More can be expected from Soller as his career goes on, changing styles.

With his range, emotional depth, and dedication to the art form, Kyle Soller's future work is highly anticipated. Whatever he does from here, whether he stays in the sci-fi genre or ventures into others, no one has any doubt about one thing: Kyle Soller's career as an actor is going to bring more success.


In short, Kyle Soller's journey from Andor to Bodies is a tribute to his talent as an actor who can hold his own in realistic and fantasy roles. His versatility is on display in each performance, making him one of television's brightest and most promising newcomers.

From stage to screen to science fiction television, Soller's career is one that has catapulted him up and away.

Edited by IRMA