London, UK – Rising British actor and social media sensation Theo Walker has officially been cast in the highly-anticipated film Nosebleed, written and directed by multi award-winning filmmaker Gage Oxley.
Described as a “psycho-sexual thriller that blurs fantasy and reality,” Nosebleed delves into the complexities of identity, obsession, and fantasy in a world heavily influenced by digital surveillance and self-curation. The film explores the ways in which our bodies, desires, and identities are consumed and distorted through screens, and the consequences that follow.
Walker, known for his powerful performances in the stage adaptation of Firebird and the critically acclaimed London revival of Kevin Elyot’s Coming Clean, brings both emotional depth and a modern edge to his role as Sebastian. With a substantial following of over 1.5 million on social media, Walker’s casting speaks to the generation caught between authenticity and artifice, a central theme in Nosebleed.
“The character of Sebastian is incredibly complex and layered, and discovering who he truly is was a challenging yet rewarding experience. The film’s exploration of gay shame in a society dominated by toxic masculinity deeply resonated with me. Nosebleed delves into the impact of our online personas on our real lives, and I am excited to bring this story to the screen,” says Walker.
Writer and director Gage Oxley adds, “Nosebleed examines the way online environments shape our thoughts about lust, shame, and control. It questions, through the lens of content moderation, what it means to be both a watcher and watched. I am thrilled to be working with Theo, as he brings such humanity and emotional depth to Sebastian, grounding the story in something painfully honest.”
In addition to Walker, Nosebleed stars previously announced Adam Wadsworth (West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Stranger Things) and Colin Grafton (Dancing on Ice). The film features cinematography by Matthew Bates (Electric Love for Netflix, Glaciers for BFI) and intimacy coordination by Eleanor Hodson (A Series of Light for Amazon Prime, Me and the Witch for Channel 4).
Nosebleed is produced by Oxygen Films CIC in association with the Emmy-nominated York Theatre Company, with Tony Nominee Jim Head (Broadway’s Romeo + Juliet, West End’s Brokeback Mountain) serving as Executive Producer and Jim Kierstead (Hadestown, Kinky Boots, The Inheritance) as Associate Producer.
Currently in development, Nosebleed is set to begin production in 2026 with plans for a festival debut and wider release the same year.
With its haunting visuals, provocative perspective, and raw portrayal of queer intimacy and obsession, Nosebleed continues Oxygen Films’ commitment to pushing boundaries and telling unflinching stories about identity in the digital age.
Not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to confront what lies beneath the surface, brave audiences will be rewarded.
