Daniel Webber

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Daniel Webber is a magnetic, shape-shifting actor whose performances carry an unpredictable edge—equal parts danger and soul. Whether playing haunted men or seductive outsiders, his work draws the camera—and the audience—closer. He recently wrapped a key role in The Entertainment System Is Down, the upcoming feature from two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund (Triangle of Sadness, The Square), starring alongside Keanu Reeves and Kirsten Dunst. Known for drawing layered, provocative performances, Östlund cast Webber as part of an ensemble of actors trusted to hold tension and complexity onscreen—marking Webber as a rising talent among global auteurs. Currently, Webber can be seen as Jesse Evans in Billy the Kid (MGM+ / Amazon), a role that unfolds over three seasons. What begins as a mythic rival to Billy becomes something much deeper—an emotional counterpoint. Webber plays Jesse with restraint and instinct, peeling back the character’s bravado to reveal longing, betrayal, and fractured loyalty. It’s a performance built on tension and silence—and one that quietly reshapes the show’s heart. Webber earned early acclaim for his chilling portrayal of Lee Harvey Oswald in Hulu’s 11.22.63, adapted from the Stephen King novel and produced by Bad Robot. His performance was praised for its precision and eerie humanity, establishing him as an actor capable of deep psychological immersion. He followed this with Marvel’s The Punisher, where he played Lewis Wilson, a PTSD-afflicted veteran, earning standout reviews for his raw, internalized performance. On the feature side, he stars in Netflix’s upcoming war drama War Machine, opposite Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid, and made global impact as Vince Neil in The Dirt, a cult-favorite that showcased his physical and emotional range. His versatility extends to indie and genre work, from the offbeat musical comedy Seriously Red (Peacock) opposite Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, to the prison escape thriller Escape from Pretoria with Daniel Radcliffe (Hulu). His indie credits include Thumper (Tribeca), opposite Lena Headey and Pablo Schreiber, produced by Cary Fukunaga, and the Australian war film Danger Close opposite Travis Fimmel. Webber’s work has been described as coiled, human, and unpredictable. He gravitates toward men in moral free fall—characters whose charisma hides damage, whose silence says more than their dialogue. His career is defined by a hunger for transformation and a refusal to play safe—earning him a place among a new generation of actors quietly redefining modern masculinity onscreen. Like Heath Ledger before him, Webber emerges from Australia’s tradition of actors who blend danger with depth. He isn’t following anyone’s path—but he’s carrying forward the same raw courage.