Patrick Luwis
Patrick Luwis | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1994 (age 30) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Cobra Kai, Rebel Moon |
Patrick Luwis is an American actor known for his roles as Axel Kovačević in the Netflix series Cobra Kai and as Ivar in Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon franchise. He has appeared in several prominent television series and films since beginning his acting career in 2017.
Early Life and Education
Luwis was born in Washington, D.C., and developed an interest in acting during his studies at Hampden–Sydney College, where he performed in several stage productions. He graduated with a degree in Theatre and Rhetoric and furthered his education by studying at the University of Oxford and the University of Auckland.[1]
Career
Luwis has appeared in television series such as The Dropout, NCIS, and Danger Force. [2]
In 2023, Luwis had a cameo in Barbie.[3] Later that year, Luwis portrayed Ivar in Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, directed by Zack Snyder. He would reprise the role in Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, the following year in 2024.[4]
His breakthrough role came in 2024 when he was cast in a major role as Axel Kovačević in the Netflix series Cobra Kai.[5] Kovačević was introduced as the co-captain of the Iron Dragons team alongside Zara Malik (played by Rayna Vallandingham), led by their sensei Feng Xiao a.k.a. Wolf (portrayed by Lewis Tan) during the Sekai Taikai tournament as the tournament's defending champions and as an undefeated rival team.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Barbie | Guy at the Beach | |
| 2023 | Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire | Ivar | |
| 2024 | Meeting You, Meeting Me | Gordon | |
| 2024 | Shark Girl | Kevin | |
| 2024 | Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver | Ivar |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Danger Force | Rudd | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 2022 | The Dropout | Gavin | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 2022 | Animal Kingdom | Cesar | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 2023 | NCIS | Mike | Guest role, 1 episode |
| 2024–2025 | Cobra Kai | Axel Kovačević | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
References
- ^ "Patrick Luwis: From Theatre to Screen". The Stage. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Dutta, Debopriyaa (November 25, 2024). "Why Axel Kovacevic From Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 Looks So Familiar". SlashFilm.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (December 9, 2024). "Patrick Luwis talks about 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix and 'Barbie'".
- ^ "Rebel Moon Cast: Meet Patrick Luwis". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 17, 2024). "'Cobra Kai' Adds Lewis Tan, Patrick Luwis & Rayna Vallandingham To Sixth & Final Season".
- ^ Sharma, Dhruv (17 Nov 2024). "The Iron Dragon Team In Cobra Kai Explained". ScreenRant. Retrieved 20 Jan 2025.