Empire of Light is an unconventional British love story that has made waves with critics and audience members. The film features a star-studded cast, including award-winning actor Olivia Colman, along with up-and-coming performer Micheal Ward. Ward, who has only appeared in a handful of movies up to this point, is earning acclaim for his work in Empire of Light — and many fans are eager to learn what they can about Ward, who has been opening up in recent days about the process of making the film, and what it was like working with the iconic Colman.
How did Micheal Ward get into acting?

Ward was born in Jamaica in 1997. As a young child, Ward and his family moved to England, where he eventually began studying arts. As he was pursuing his education, Ward worked a series of odd jobs, including delivering food for his family’s restaurant and at a bookmaker’s shop. According to IMDb, Ward was signed as a model by a talent agency, where he appeared in a number of campaigns and music videos.