Actress Wunmi Mosaku says she would return to the UK for work, but not to play a police officer. The 39-year-old Mancunian, who recently won critical acclaim for her role as Annie in Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller Sinners, is eager to take on more diverse roles that showcase her talent.
Mosaku's love for British culture was reignited while touring the UK with her first play, straight out of Rada. She toured the country, getting familiarized with regional delicacies like Greggs' Tottenham cake and Eccles cakes. This familiarity has helped her grow as an actress, she believes.
However, Mosaku's journey to stardom hasn't been without its challenges. Born in Manchester, raised by parents who were academics in Nigeria, she had to face skepticism from teachers who doubted her acting abilities due to her background. She eventually landed a role at Rada, where she met many talented actors, including future Loki co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
To prepare for her role as Annie, Mosaku delved into the world of Hoodoo, an African spiritual practice that has roots in traditional Yoruba religion. This experience reignited her connection to her Yoruba heritage and made her realize how disconnected she had become from her culture due to her upbringing in Manchester.
Mosaku's reaction to the pressure to conform to societal expectations was moving. "You don't appreciate the cost to people, the tax on a person's spirit in order to assimilate into your country – and for what? It's superiority. It's ego. It's brutal. It's a cultural genocide," she said.
As her career continues to soar, Mosaku is keen to explore different roles in both the US and UK. Upcoming projects include Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning. With these opportunities on the horizon, Mosaku may find herself returning to the UK, but only for work – not to reenact a police officer.
Mosaku's love for British culture was reignited while touring the UK with her first play, straight out of Rada. She toured the country, getting familiarized with regional delicacies like Greggs' Tottenham cake and Eccles cakes. This familiarity has helped her grow as an actress, she believes.
However, Mosaku's journey to stardom hasn't been without its challenges. Born in Manchester, raised by parents who were academics in Nigeria, she had to face skepticism from teachers who doubted her acting abilities due to her background. She eventually landed a role at Rada, where she met many talented actors, including future Loki co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
To prepare for her role as Annie, Mosaku delved into the world of Hoodoo, an African spiritual practice that has roots in traditional Yoruba religion. This experience reignited her connection to her Yoruba heritage and made her realize how disconnected she had become from her culture due to her upbringing in Manchester.
Mosaku's reaction to the pressure to conform to societal expectations was moving. "You don't appreciate the cost to people, the tax on a person's spirit in order to assimilate into your country – and for what? It's superiority. It's ego. It's brutal. It's a cultural genocide," she said.
As her career continues to soar, Mosaku is keen to explore different roles in both the US and UK. Upcoming projects include Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning. With these opportunities on the horizon, Mosaku may find herself returning to the UK, but only for work – not to reenact a police officer.
I think it's awesome that Wunmi Mosaku is speaking out about the importance of cultural connection and authenticity in her acting career 
. It's crazy to me how she had to deal with skepticism from teachers who doubted her abilities just because of her background 
. And now, as a successful actress, she's using her platform to highlight the costs of assimilation and cultural erasure 
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. She seems like someone who's passionate about telling diverse stories that showcase her talent 
. And I'm curious to see what projects she'll take on next, especially with Apple's This Is How It Goes alongside Idris Elba 
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. That's such an important part of who she is and it's amazing to see her embracing it in her work 
. Anyway, I'm rooting for Wunmi Mosaku all the way – can't wait to see what she does next 
. that's why it's so powerful dat she delved into hoodoo 2 reconnect w/ her yoruba heritage 
. it shows us dat our cultures r not something 2 be ashamed of, but somethin we should celebrate & learn from 
. anyway, i think it's cool dat wunmi mosaku is takin on more diverse roles, dat's da key to breakin down barriers & challenge our own biases 
. Like, come on, can't we see her in something more interesting than that? She's got so much range and talent, I'm excited for the new projects she's doing, like Apple's This Is How It Goes with Idris Elba... now that's a diverse cast! 
And honestly, it's great to see her exploring her roots and connecting with her Yoruba heritage. That's real acting, not just playing a stereotype. Let's get Wunmi Mosaku in some real roles that showcase her skills! 
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and I'm stoked that Apple is on board with her next project 
this Is How It Goes with Idris Elba is gonna be SO good 
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. I'm excited to see her take on new roles and explore diverse stories – maybe we'll even get to see more representation from Nigeria and West Africa on screen 
And don't even get me started on the whole "assimilate into your country" thing – isn't that what's supposed to happen when you move here in the first place? 
I'm so over the stereotype of British actors being typecast in "authentic" roles that require a specific accent or cultural background 
We need more complex, nuanced portrayals of British culture on screen, not just rehashing tired stereotypes 
and now she's got apple & idris elba in her corner i'm lowkey hyped for her next roles 
. I mean, what's really goin' on here? Is she tryin' to reenact her old role or somethin'? And what about all these "diverse roles" she's lookin' for? Just another way to keep her in the spotlight while they control her narrative 
. I'm not buyin' it, fam