Kai Luke Brümmer

Kai Luke Brümmer (also stylised as Brummer; born 17 February 1993) is a South African actor. He is known for his role as Nicholas van der Swart in the film Moffie. The Guardian named him one of the best new-and-up-comers at the 76th Venice Film Festival. On television, he appeared in the Viaplay series Professionals (2020–2022) and the M-Net series Desert Rose (2022).

Early life Brümmer was born in Johannesburg to parents Jacques and Natalie, and grew up in Henley on Klip. He was introduced to acting by his mother, who was a drama teacher.

He attended St John's College, Johannesburg. He graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance with a distinction in Acting from the University of Cape Town.

Brümmer was briefly a ringmaster for the Boswell Wilkie Circus.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Bring It On: Worldwide Cheersmack Boy Cheerleader 2019 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart 2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Recording The Kissing Booth 2 Buddy Netflix film 2022 Eraser: Reborn Deputy Oltcheck 2024 Touchdown Pete

Television Year Title Role Notes 2017 Origins: The Journey of Humankind Soldier Docudrama; 2 episodes 2018 Deutschland 83 US Army Episode: "Ommegang" 2020 Vagrant Queen Various 4 episodes 2020–2022 Professionals Danny Corbo Main role 2022 Abraham Lincoln William Elkin Episode: "The Railsplitter" Desert Rose Eben Greyling Main role TBA Bloodaxe

Stage Year Title Role Notes 2014 Mephisto Sebastian Brückner The Arena, Cape Town 2015 Trophy Cape Town Fringe Festival 2017 The Native Bruce Sifren 2017 Immortal The Drifter Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town 2018 When Swallows Cry Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch; The Drama Factory, Cape Town 2018 Selwyn and Gabriel Selwyn Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, Cape Town 2018 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Christopher Boone Pieter Toerien Theatre, Johannesburg 2020 "Master Harold"...and the Boys Hally Fugard Theatre, Cape Town 2024 Moffie Nicholas van der Swart Riverside Studios, London

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2018 BWW South Africa Awards Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Immortal 2019 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Naledi Theatre Awards Best Lead Performance in a Play (Male) Best Breakthrough Performance 2022 CinEuphoria Awards Best Actor – International Moffie Best Ensemble – International