Get ready for a rising star in the world of acting! Dolly Lewis is making a big splash and is someone to watch!
Sight Unseen and Dolly Lewis
Fans are getting a chance to see Dolly Lewis in the CW crime drama, Sight Unseen. She plays the detective Tess Avery! What makes this role even more compelling is Lewis' life story. Lewis is visually impaired! The actress, was born on July 12, 1986. This hasn't stopped her career.
In the CW series, Tess Avery loses her sight. Lewis, who experienced vision loss since age 5 or 6, brought a powerful, intense depth to the character. It wasn't all that difficult as Lewis' career began in 2018 and included several voice-over projects. But it would only be after acting that Sight Unseen becomes one of her best acting parts and she made quite the success!
Tess Avery's Story
Sight Unseen starts with Tess Avery a talented homicide detective that experienced a near death situation which caused her vision to change. As she begins to experience more vision loss and realizes that she can't perform as a detective she pivots. She starts her journey as a private eye! The show is such a success, it is currently set for a second season!
- This comes from TVLine!
While Sight Unseen, began in April 2023, fans are already loving her portrayal of Tess Avery! In the show Tess finds help from Sunny Patel, played by Agam Darshi.
Dolly Lewis The Actress
Dolly Lewis is already leaving her mark as an amazing artist!
- She's a talented performer!
- She went to Rutgers University getting a B.A. in Art History
- She went to The Esper Studio, getting excellent acting training in New York City.
Her abilities made her an excellent addition to this great crime series and her hard work shows!
- Lewis beat hundreds of talented performers to take on this leading role!
- It really is a showcase that brings authenticity to life, as the story in Sight Unseen really hits different with her real-life experience, giving us someone to cheer for in the show!
Dolly Lewis The Singer
The world of entertainment isn't limited to just on-screen roles and it looks like Lewis has plenty of plans to impress!
The New York Post (via Lewis's own site DollyLewis) helps shine a spotlight on what makes her talents so incredible, adding to all her awesome on-screen and voiceover acting.
- Dolly Lewis is a singer and has an impressive vocal range as a soprano!
- She also has many skills! These range from opera and jazz! You will never know what she might sing! Her abilities include musical theater too!
- She has extensive training with a skill to impress- piano. But wait, it gets even better, Lewis can also play accordion.
Her website shows you all of her unique talents!
Upcoming Projects
For anyone that thinks that Sight Unseen will be one of her best projects ever you may be mistaken!
Even Sight Unseen season two isn't the final moment of success! In fact there's a lot more! This isn't the end of her story!
- A short film, "The Scorpion" has Lewis starring as Jenna Carter!
- Then there's an interesting, epic thriller that will show how talented Lewis is! It's the thriller called "The Obelisk." which includes dystopian, futuristic views of America! Lewis will star in the movie with another interesting character that is struggling with life.
While "The Obelisk" filming has already wrapped there is no set release date but everyone can’t wait! If this sounds compelling it’s probably because it takes the viewers on a really memorable journey that showcases this actor! Her versatility as a gifted performer, will capture viewers.
Lewis has become someone worth remembering as she continues to grow! Whether she takes a big leap to leave her music career. That’s only a small point that might have her changing her talents and showing audiences something new.
