Patrick Luwis (born December 19, 1994) is an American actor known for his roles as Axel Kovačević in the Netflix series Cobra Kai and as Ivar in Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon franchise. He has appeared in several prominent television series and films since beginning his acting career in 2017.

Early life and education

Luwis was born in Washington, D.C., and developed an interest in acting during his studies at Hampden–Sydney College, where he performed in several stage productions. He graduated with a degree in theatre and rhetoric and furthered his education by studying at the University of Oxford and the University of Auckland.

Career

Luwis has appeared in television series such as The Dropout, NCIS, and Danger Force.

In 2023, Luwis had a cameo in Barbie. Later that year, Luwis portrayed Ivar in Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, directed by Zack Snyder. He would reprise the role in Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, the following year in 2024.

His breakthrough role came in 2024 when he was cast in a major role as Axel Kovačević in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. Kovačević was introduced as the co-captain of the Iron Dragons team alongside Zara Malik (played by Rayna Vallandingham), led by their sensei Feng Xiao a.k.a. Wolf (portrayed by Lewis Tan) during the Sekai Taikai tournament as the tournament's defending champions and as an undefeated rival team.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023BarbieGuy at the Beach
2023Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of FireIvar
2024Meeting You, Meeting MeGordon
2024Shark GirlKevin
2024Rebel Moon – Part Two: The ScargiverIvar

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020Danger ForceRuddEpisode: "Power Problems Part 1"
2022The DropoutGavinEpisode: "I'm in a Hurry"
2022Animal KingdomCesarEpisode: "Clink"
2023NCISMikeEpisode: "Higher Education"
2024–2025Cobra KaiAxelRecurring role, 8 episodes
2026The BeautyMeyer Williams (Post Beauty)Episodes: "Beautiful Living Rooms" and "Beautiful Brothers"

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