What's After the Movie

Maia Mitchell

Born in Lismore, Australia, **Maia Mitchell** began her career on Australian television, playing lead roles in series such as *Mortified*, *Trapped*, and *Castaway*. After moving to America, she made her film debut in the science fiction thriller *After the Dark* and had her breakthrough starring opposite Ross Lynch in *Teen Beach Movie* and its sequel. Her fame skyrocketed with her critically acclaimed performances as troubled foster child Callie Adams Foster in *The Fosters* and its sequel *Good Trouble*, the latter of which she even produced. She has received various accolades, including nominations for eight Teen Choice Awards. Simultaneously, she proved her musical prowess by contributing to the soundtracks of Teen Beach films and performed various independent cover songs. **Mitchell** was discovered by talent agencies and got her big break at age 12. Notably, she has also had roles in successful films like *Hot Summer Nights*, *Never Goin' Back*, and *The Last Summer*. Recently, she returned to Australia to play Lady Belle Fox in the Hulu historical comedy series *The Artful Dodger*.

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