Wunmi Mosaku’s breakout turn as Annie in Sinners has put her global stardom into the spotlight. However, avid bingers might recognize the talent powerhouse from Marvel's Loki, Deadpool & Wolverine, The End of the Fu-----World, We Own This City, and many more. Mosaku presents her audience with a wide variety of performances, which she brings to life with deep emotional connection, robust stage presence, and her distinctive roles that stay with viewers beyond the credits roll. 

To celebrate Mosaku’s Oscar nomination for Sinners, now is a great excuse to explore the powerful range the brilliant thespian has earned across film and television.

Whether anchoring prestige dramas or elevating genre storytelling, these five standout performances reveal why Wunmi Mosaku has been quietly building an awards-worthy body of work for years.

Filmmaker Remi Weekes' Netflix folk-horror film presents a terrifying story featuring Wunmi Mosaku in the role of Rial Majur, a South Sudanese refugee who experiences both trauma and supernatural events while navigating life in an English town. The film combines social commentary with spine-chilling scares while Mosaku delivers an emotionally rich performance, which drives the film's exploration of loss and survival themes.

His House also stars Sope Dirisu as Bol, Matt Smith as Mark, Javier Botet, and Cornell John as the Apeth, Emily Taaffe as Dr. Hayes, Malaika Abigaba as Nyagak, Dominic Coleman, and more. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

Wunmi Mosaku delivers a remarkable performance as Ruby Baptiste in this HBO Max black horror historical fantasy drama series that highlights several Black women artists. Lovecraft Country (2020) tackles racism and family legacies with Mosaku balancing emotional depth with intense stakes in the wildest storyline. Her character emerged as one of the series’ most memorable.

Directed by Nicole Charles and Lee Haven Jones, Passenger sees Wunmi Mosaku as Riya Ajunwa, a former officer who returns to active duty after she gets involved in a local investigation.

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Rife with comedic moments and suspense, Mosaku packs in drama in this British dark comedy-thriller, which first premiered on ITV1 and ITVX in the United Kingdom. It is now available to watch on Britbox.

In Scavengers Reign, Wunmi Mosaku voices Azi in this animated sci-fi adventure about survivors stranded on a hostile alien world. It also stars Sunita Mani, Alia Shawkat, Bob Stephenson, and Ted Travelstead. The series gains emotional impact through her voice performance, which supports the character-driven, suspenseful plot. 

From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to Black Mirror and even Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Wunmi Mosaku has travesred along multiverse of blockbusters. However, it is her rarest of the rare cinematic gems that showcase her profound skills, such as this drama film, based on  Camilla Gibb's novel. 

Sweetness in the Belly features Mosaku and Dakota Fanning, who tell a story about identity and belonging through their travels across multiple continents. It also stars The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar, as well as the upcoming 17th Marvel television series, Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

From horror to heartfelt drama, Wunmi Mosaku has proven herself to be one of the most compelling actors of current times, rightfully earning her Oscar glory through Sinners.

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