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Lashana Lynch is all set to appear in Brian Kirk's upcoming British thriller drama series, The Day of the Jackal, alongside Eddie Redmayne. Directed by Brian Kirk and written by Ronan Bennett, the series is a reimagined screen adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel of the same name.
Appearing in films across different genres, Lashana Lynch has established herself as a versatile and dynamic actor with the skills to bring to life the character she is portraying. With a British-Jamaican origin, Lynch kicked off her acting career in 2012 with Fast Girls and has since appeared in multiple shows and movies, even getting her own character in the MCU.
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In this article, we delve into Lashana Lynch's work to date and list out some of our top picks of movies she has starred in. If you want to experience her acting prowess and range, these will be some great movies to add to your watchlist. Her latest series, The Day of the Jackal, is set to arrive towards the end of the year.
The Woman King, Matilda the Musical, and more - 5 best movies starring Lashana Lynch
1) The Woman King
The Woman King is a historical action drama from the house of Sony Pictures. The film is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with Dana Stevens writing the screenplay. The story for the film was developed by Maria Bello alongside Stevens, with its roots in the all-female warrior group of the kingdom of Dahomey, the Agojie.
The cast features Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega, Jordan Bolger, and others in pivotal roles. The film premiered at the 2022 TIFF before arriving in theaters. It received critical acclaim for the action sequences and performances from the lead cast.
Lashana Lynch plays the character of Izogie, a veteran Agojie warrior responsible for mentoring new recruits.
2) No Time to Die
No Time to Die is an action thriller offering from the house of Universal Pictures. Cary Joji Fukunaga directed the film while working on the screenplay alongside Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Released in 2021, No Time to Die is the last James Bond film to date and saw the final portrayal of the Biritsh spy by Daniel Craig.
The cast features Léa Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Christoph Waltz, and others alongside Daniel Craig in pivotal roles. The film was a favorite among critics and the audience, even becoming the third highest grossing title under the James Bond franchise.
Lashana Lynch plays the character of Nomi, an MI6 agent who gets assigned the 007 number after Bond's retirement from active service. Although new to the 00 program, she is a confident and skilled agent capable of fighting alongside Bond.
3) Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical is a fantasy musical film offering from the house of Netflix. Matthew Warchus takes the role of director, while Dennis Kelly wrote the screenplay for the film, taking inspiration from Tim Minchin's musical of the same name and Roald Dahl's own 1988 children's novel, Matilda.
The cast features Alisha Weir, Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Sindhu Vee in pivotal roles. The film premiered at the 2022 BFI London Film Festival before being made available in the US on Netflix at the end of the year. It was a hit among critics who praised the cast performances alongside the visual style and music.
Lynch plays the character of Miss Jennifer Honey, the kind-hearted teacher at Crunchem Hall who forms a close bond with Matilda. Although niece to the headmistress, Miss Agatha Trunchbull, she empthizes with and recognizes Matilda's potential and stands up to her tyrannical aunt.
4) Marvel Cinematic Universe
Lashana Lynch has found her place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Maria Rambeau, founder of S.W.O.R.D. and mother to Monica Rambeau. Her first MCU appearance was in Captain Marvel (2019), where she was a U.S. Air Force pilot and the best friend of Carol Danvers before her accident.
Her next appearance came in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) as an alternate Maria Rambeau of Earth-838. In this version, she takes on the mantle of Captain Marvel and is part of The Illumanity, who fights the Scarlet Witch to save their universe.
Lynch also reprised her character in the end-credit scene of The Marvels (2023).
5) Fast Girls
Fast Girls is a British sports drama film from StudioCanal. The film is directed by Regan Hall with a screenplay written by Noel Clarke, Jay Basu, and Roy Williams. The film premiered at the 2011 TIFF before releasing in theaters across the United Kingdom just weeks before the 2012 Summer Olympics.
The cast features Lenora Crichlow, Lily James, Bradley James, Rupert Graves, Noel Clarke and others in notable roles. In her feature film debut, Lashana Lynch plays the supporting character of Belle Newman, a competitive hurdler participating in Britain's relay team for the World Championship event.
These were our top picks of movies starring Lashana Lynch. If you enjoy watching the actress on-screen or just want to check out some of her works, then these are great movies to add to your watchlist.
She will be appearing in Brian Kirk's upcoming British TV drama, The Day of the Jackal, alongside Eddie Redmayne. The series is set to premiere on Peacock and with its first episode on November 7, 2024.
