Wunmi Mosaku Reflects on Her BAFTA Win, Upcoming Oscars, and Joining Marvel and Aaron Sorkin’s Projects
Wunmi Mosaku has had a remarkable week, securing the Best Supporting Actress award at the BAFTA Awards on Sunday. Following her triumph, she is set to travel to Los Angeles, where she has earned nominations for two Actor Awards—Supporting Actress and Outstanding Cast—for her portrayal of Annie, a hoodoo spiritualist in Sinners. Her accolades continue as she prepares for the Oscars on March 15, marking her first Oscar nomination.
Mosaku’s awards season began auspiciously when she clinched the Gotham Award for her performance in Sinners, which has also set a record with an impressive 16 Oscar nominations. The industry is now closely watching her journey, eager to see how far her success will carry her.
In addition to her work on Sinners, Mosaku discussed her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hunter B-15, which she portrayed in the series Loki and the hit film Deadpool and Wolverine. She also shared insights about her upcoming projects, including collaborations with actor-directors Tim Blake Nelson in The Life and Deaths of Winston Shedd and Idris Elba in This Is How It Goes. Mosaku recounted her experiences working with Aaron Sorkin on The Social Reckoning, a sequel to the acclaimed The Social Network.
