Wunmi Mosaku has grown accustomed to the limelight since her breakout role in Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller Sinners. The film, set in 1930s America, follows Annie, a Hoodoo priestess who gives the story its emotional centre. Mosaku's performance as Annie earned her critical acclaim and propelled her into stardom.
The 39-year-old Mancunian has come full circle from playing the lead in ITV's supernatural police procedural Passengers to being an Oscar contender for her role in Sinners. Despite facing scrutiny about her pregnancy, Mosaku has spoken candidly about her experiences as a black woman in the industry.
Mosaku credits her teachers at Rada with instilling confidence in her abilities and pushing her to pursue acting over maths. However, she remembers feeling restricted by traditional roles assigned to her. "I think teachers are the most important people in a person's life," Mosaku said. "They make you either bloom or shrivel away."
Her role as Annie was transformative for Mosaku, who discovered a deep connection with her Yoruba roots through studying Hoodoo. She realized how detached she had become from her own culture and acknowledges that assimilation comes at a steep price.
Despite the allure of working in America, Mosaku has a long-standing interest in UK projects. She hopes to avoid playing stereotypical roles, such as police officers, and instead focus on more nuanced portrayals. With her career taking off, Mosaku is set to appear in Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba.
Ultimately, Wunmi Mosaku's journey highlights the complexities of identity, culture, and industry expectations.
The 39-year-old Mancunian has come full circle from playing the lead in ITV's supernatural police procedural Passengers to being an Oscar contender for her role in Sinners. Despite facing scrutiny about her pregnancy, Mosaku has spoken candidly about her experiences as a black woman in the industry.
Mosaku credits her teachers at Rada with instilling confidence in her abilities and pushing her to pursue acting over maths. However, she remembers feeling restricted by traditional roles assigned to her. "I think teachers are the most important people in a person's life," Mosaku said. "They make you either bloom or shrivel away."
Her role as Annie was transformative for Mosaku, who discovered a deep connection with her Yoruba roots through studying Hoodoo. She realized how detached she had become from her own culture and acknowledges that assimilation comes at a steep price.
Despite the allure of working in America, Mosaku has a long-standing interest in UK projects. She hopes to avoid playing stereotypical roles, such as police officers, and instead focus on more nuanced portrayals. With her career taking off, Mosaku is set to appear in Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba.
Ultimately, Wunmi Mosaku's journey highlights the complexities of identity, culture, and industry expectations.
It's crazy how far Wunmi Mosaku has come from playing supporting roles to being an Oscar contender 
. Her story is so inspiring, especially when she talks about feeling restricted by traditional roles assigned to her. I can totally relate to that feeling 
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. And I love how she's speaking out about the importance of cultural representation in media 
. It's not just about being black, but also about being true to oneself and one's culture 
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. And can we talk about how amazing it is that she's working with Idris Elba on Apple's new show? 
That's what representation looks like! 
so i'm wondering how come there's still a lack of diversity in uk projects? like mosaku says she wants to avoid playing stereotypical roles but how many times have we seen black british actors being cast as police officers or doctors? 
shouldn't they be given more complex and nuanced roles too?
anyway, i'm loving that she's using her platform to talk about identity and culture. it's so important we see more nuanced portrayals on screen 
. But at the same time, I'm a bit worried that she'll get lost in all the Hollywood glamour. She's already been through so much with her pregnancy scrutiny and trying to navigate the industry as a black woman. I hope she stays true to herself and doesn't compromise on roles that don't feel right for her.
. It's not just about Mosaku's career, though - it's about the impact we want our stories to have. Can we get more nuanced portrayals of black culture and experiences without relying on stereotypes? Only time (and maybe some great storytelling) will tell 
. And I'm so down for her wanting to avoid those stereotypical roles - it's time we see more depth in our characters on screen. Her Yoruba roots are also super inspiring, I wish more ppl would explore their cultural heritage like she did 
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. I think that's so important for anyone chasing a creative dream. But it's also wild how she realized she'd kinda disconnected from her culture - I feel like we can all relate to that feeling of losing touch with our roots 
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. Her story is a reminder that it's okay to take risks and be true to yourself - and that's something we can all learn from 
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. Her journey is a powerful reminder that growth and self-discovery are ongoing processes, not fixed points 
. And can we talk about how amazing it is to see her working with talented folks like Idris Elba on Apple's new project? Collaboration is key to creating magic 
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. However, I do wish there was more representation of diverse roles for UK-born actresses like Wunmi 
. Mosaku's journey is all about embracing her heritage and pushing boundaries – I'm excited to see what she does next! 
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. It's real talk, you know? And I'm excited to see what she does next with Apple - This Is How It Goes sounds like it's gonna be something special 
! She's a total rockstar from Manchester who's killing it in Hollywood 
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. And it's no surprise that playing Annie was transformative for her, given the role's connection to her Yoruba roots 
. I hope she and others can help push for more nuanced portrayals on screen. With projects like This Is How It Goes, we're seeing some exciting changes in the industry... let's keep the momentum going! 