Any 11-year-old would be daunted by their debut acting gig. So imagine the pressure of that first part being a core role in a movie no less.
Add to that the storyline of playing a cancer patient who has lost their hair and agreeing to shave your own long locks... But Elizabeth Atkinson took it all in her stride.
“I’m very proud of her,” says mum Cheri-Lee. “Elizabeth has been very fortunate not to have experienced any family members