Meet Lewin Lloyd, ‘His Dark Materials’ Most Important Side Character

In the first episode of His Dark Materials, we watch the protagonist and her best friend engage in some of the most joyful activities fathomable. 

The first minutes of “Lyra’s Jordan” shows Lyra (Dafne Keen), and Roger (Lewin Lloyd) explore the tucked-away corners of Jordan College, roam through deserted kitchens, and play with their adorable demons, Salcilia and Pantalaimon. 

Is Lewin as carefree as Roger? What’s Lewin Lloyd, His Dark Materials‘ sweet-faced, naive young boy like in real life? 

Meet Lewin Lloyd, His Dark Materials’ most important side character.

While his on-screen character Roger is at utmost ease when he gets to hang out with Lyra, the young adolescent hailed as the next Eve — that is, the Biblical character who sank her teeth into an apple in a moment of unshakable weakness only to bring about the end of immortality for humankind — Lewin enjoys riding mountain bikes and … hanging out with actress Dafne Keen, i.e. Lyra.