Billie Eilish Makes Surprise Acting Debut In Donald Glover’s ‘Swarm’ Series

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Billie Eilish just made her surprise acting debut with a previously unannounced role in the wildly captivating Prime Video series, “Swarm”, from co-creators Donald Glover and showrunner Janine Nabers.

The singer is just one of many unexpected supporting players who cross paths with Dominique Fishback. Debuting on Friday, the series follows a young woman named Dre (Fishback) whose obsession with one of the world’s biggest pop stars as well as an unexpected trauma involving her sister, Marissa (Chloe Bailey), sets her on a dark journey across the country. READ MORE: 'Swarm': How the Beyhive and Real Crimes Inspired Donald Glover's New Series (Exclusive) As Dre continues on her increasingly violent path, she encounters characters played by Damson Idris (Marissa’s boyfriend, Khalid) as well as Bryron Bowers, Kiersey Clemons, Paris Jackson, internet personality Rickey Thompson, Rory Culkin and “American Auto” breakout X Mayo.

That also includes Eilish, who is seen in a clip posted to Instagram having an intense conversation with Dre about “milk spilled on the carpet.” Eilish’s character is also shown in the newest teaser that was shared by Prime Video on Thursday.

While Eilish has appeared in several music documentaries and has voiced a version of herself for the Simpsons’ short film, “When Billie Met Lisa”, “Swarm” marks the first time the singer is appearing in a fully scripted role.