Why Poe From Netflix’s ‘Man on Fire’ Looks So Familiar

Poe Rayburn from Netflix’s Man on Fire is the emotional anchor of the entire series as a complex teenager. The character is played by Billie Boullet, a 21 year old actress from London. Through her formative years, she trained as an actress and dancer, giving her a solid bedrock in theatre before she transitioned to onscreen roles. With an impressive career at such a young age, Billie Boullet received a Critics’ Choice Award nomination at the age of 18 after her role as Anne Frank in A Small Light.

If you’re wondering why she’s so familiar, then you’ve no doubt seen the other shows she’s starred in. Her latest Man on Fire show alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has gained her international recognition. From being nominated for a prestigious award to starring in high-profile productions, Boullet’s Hollywood career is on an upward trajectory. Where did all this start?

Here is a snapshot of the Netflix production.

Man on Fire (2026)	Details
Creator and Showrunner	Kyle Killen
Genre	Action Thriller
Based on	Man on Fire by A. J. Quinnell
Cast	Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Billie Boullet, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, Paul Ben-Victor, and Bobby Cannavale
Release Date	April 30, 2026
No. of episodes	7

1 Billie Boullet Started Her Career on The Worst Witch

Billie Boullet started her career on the CBBC series The Worst Witch in 2020 as part of a small UK production. Appearing in 11 episodes across Season 4, Boullet played the role of Fenella Feverfew in an ensemble of young witches. The Worst Witch is a British fantasy series that follows the story of an ordinary girl (Bella Ramsey) stumbling into a magical world at Cackle’s Academy.

2 Billie Boullet Played Anne Frank in A Small Light

Boullet’s breakout role came in 2023 when she starred as Anne Frank in the critically acclaimed Disney show, A Small Light. She was celebrated for embodying the role with all the qualities needed to play the tragic figure. Many actors have taken on the historic role of Anne before, and Boullet adds new flair to the character in a dreamy and feisty manner.

3 Billie Boullet Has a Critics’ Choice Nomination

Billie Boullet’s turn as Anne Frank in A Small Light earned her a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries. The show would go on to be nominated for multiple prestigious awards, making her a well-known face after international recognition.

4 Billie Boullet Is the Star of Worldbreaker

The Anne Frank actress also starred in Worldbreaker as Willa, a young girl who was raised during an alien invasion. The production shows her holding her own alongside industry veterans like Luke Evans and Milla Jovovich. A post-apocalyptic movie where survival is everything, she got this role at just the age of 19.

Here’s a summary of the points discussed about the actress.

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1	The Worst Witch	Boullet launched her career on the CBBC fantasy series The Worst Witch
2	A Small Light	Breakout role as Anne Frank in the critically acclaimed Disney show A Small Light.
3	Critics’ Choice Nomination	Her portrayal of Anne Frank earned her a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries.
4	Worldbreaker	She starred as Willa in the post-apocalyptic film Worldbreaker.

With Man on Fire being her biggest streaming role yet, with a global Netflix audience, the 21-year-old star has a bright future ahead of her.

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