Not to be confused with Bilal Hassan.
Bilal Hasna
Birth nameBilal Ali Hasna
Birth dateMay 7, 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeWestminster, London, England
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge
Years active2020–present

Bilal Ali Hasna (/bɪˈlɑːlˈhæsnə/;[1] born May 7, 1999) is a British actor and playwright. He starred in the film Layla (2024). On television, he is known for his roles in the Star series Extraordinary (2023–24) and the Amazon Prime series Dead Hot (2024). For Extraordinary, Hasna was nominated for the 2025 British Academy Television Awards for Best Male Comedy Performance.[2]

Early life

Hasna was born in central London to a Palestinian father and a Pakistani Punjabi mother.[3] Hasna attended Haberdashers' Boys' School in Elstree. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. During university, he participated in theatre with the Marlowe Society and Pembroke Players.[4][5]

Career

Having come up with the idea in 2021,[6] Hasna co-wrote and starred in the one-man play For a Palestinian with Aaron Kilercioglu, which was staged in 2022 at Camden People's Theatre and also featured at the Bristol Old Vic.[7]

After making appearances in Sparks and Screw,[8][9] in 2023, Hasna had his first main television role as Kash in the Disney+ Star superhero comedy Extraordinary.[10] He made his feature film debut as the titular character of Amrou Al-Kadhi's Layla.[11] He joined the voice cast of the animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.[12] He also starred opposite Vivian Oparah in the Amazon Prime comedy thriller series Dead Hot in 2024.[13]

Personal life

Hasna is queer.[14]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2024LaylaLayla
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimLiefVoice role
2025Christmas KarmaEddie Sood
TBA Rule of Three†TBA[15]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020SparksShahidEpisode: "Shahid's First Shave"
2022ScrewDS Norris1 episode
2023–2024ExtraordinaryKashMain role
20243 Body ProblemEdgar3 episodes
Dead HotElliottMain role
The AgencySimon10 episodes
2025Black MirrorKris El MasryEpisode: "USS Callister: Into Infinity"
Slow HorsesIrfan2 episodes
2026Half ManYoung Alby Safadi2 episodes
Good OmensJesusSeries 3[16]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022For a PalestinianBilal/Wa'el ZuaiterCamden People's Theatre/Bristol Old Vic

References

  1. ^ "Bilal Hasna% 1 min". Medical Aid for Palestinians. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Male Performance in a Comedy". Bafta. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  3. ^ Sierz, Aleks (26 September 2022). "Aaron Kilercioglu and Bilal Hasna's "For A Palestinian" at Camden People's Theatre". The Theatre Times. Archived 22 March 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ Jolin, Dan (28 June 2023). "Stars of Tomorrow 2023: Bilal Hasna (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Person: Bilal Hasna". CamDram. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Bilal Hasna and Aaron Kilercioglu on For A Palestinian". Camden People's Theatre. 2022. Archived 6 September 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ^ Farrel Roig, Estel (22 October 2017). "For a Palestinian is a 'moving and meaningful' political play". Bristol Post. Archived 29 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  8. ^ Hibbs, James (25 January 2023). "Extraordinary cast: Meet the stars of Disney Plus superhero comedy". Radio Times. Archived 8 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Bilal Hasna". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  10. ^ Cavanaugh, Abby (28 January 2023). "'Extraordinary' Cast Talks Superpowers and What Drew Them to the Series". Collider. Archived 4 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  11. ^ Dalton, Ben (1 December 2022). "Amrou Al-Kadhi's queer love story 'Layla' wraps UK shoot for Film4, BFI; first-look revealed (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived 31 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 15, 2022). "'The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim': Anime Voice Cast Counts Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived 29 June 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  13. ^ Rowan, Iona (17 August 2023). "Stay Close and It's a Sin bosses' new thriller series gets release window". Digital Spy. Archived 17 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  14. ^ Scheetz, Cameron (17 March 2024). "Bilal Hasna dishes on doing drag for 'Layla,' queer intimacy, & dancing to the 'Glee' soundtrack". Queerty. Archived 17 March 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  15. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (4 February 2026). "Horror Franchise Hopeful ‘Rule Of Three’, From ‘Smile’ Outfit, Begins Shoot With Thomasin McKenzie, Chloe East, Jimmi Simpson, Sutton Foster, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  16. ^ Stevens, Abigail Stevens (25 April 2026). "David Tennant Teases Crowley's Situation In Prime Video's Good Omens Season 3 After Devastating Split From Aziraphale". Screen Rant. Retrieved 26 April 2026.