Lucille Ainsworth Joins the English Cast as Amélie in Little Amélie or The Character of Rain

Lucille Ainsworth Brings Amélie to Life in the English Dub

Lucille Ainsworth voices the title character in the English dub of Little Amélie or The Character of Rain, for the film’s U.S. release. There are moments in parenting when you look at your kid and think, “Wow… I get a front-row seat to this.” This is one of those moments.

That sweet, emotional voice you hear whenever young Amélie speaks on screen? That’s my Lucy girl. She brought every baby babble, every laugh, every tear, and every moment of wonder with her caregiver Nishio-San (my absolute favorite scenes) to life.

About Little Amélie or The Character of Rain 

If you haven’t seen anything about this film yet, Little Amélie or The Character of Rain is a poetic, beautifully animated adaptation of the bestselling novel by author Amélie Nothomb. It’s been making waves everywhere with festivals, critics, animation circles, all of it.

A few highlights:

• 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

• New York Times: “Lyrical, philosophical, and deeply felt”

• Shortlisted for the Academy Awards and already showing up in 2026 Oscars predictions

• Variety: already placing it in early Best Animated Feature predictions

• Winner at Animation Is Film + nominated for an Astra Award

About Lucille Ainsworth's Role as Amélie

In the English dub, Lucille Ainsworth performs all in-character spoken dialogue for Young Amélie, with narration handled by a separate actor. Something pretty special for a child actor just starting out to be in a major animated feature receiving this kind of buzz.

She recorded her sessions with NYAV Post, a studio well-known for world-class dubbing, anime, and award-winning animated films. Watching her step up to the mic with focus and confidence was one of those moments where you just think, “Yep. She was meant for this.”

What’s Next for Lucille Ainsworth?

Only time will tell, but when I say she is so sure of her dream and already chasing it with everything she’s got, I can only imagine where she’ll go.

If you'd like to support her:

• Follow her acting journey on her official Instagram (*mom-managed account)

• Leave a comment here on the blog or on her Instagram. She lights up when people cheer her on.

And if you’re new here, welcome. This space has always been about parenting and adventures, and now apparently it includes raising an actress. Life is weird in the coolest way.

Roll credits…