Thuso Mbedu talks growth, grit and her lead role in ‘Task’

SA ROOTS TO HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

WHILE Charlize Theron made waves in Hollywood's A-list circles, many others have followed with great success, too. Sharlto Copley and Arnold Vosloo, who have firmly embedded themselves in the industry, exemplify this.

And Trevor Noah is paving his own success on the back of The Daily Show, with the stand-up comedian and author recently landing an R-rated film deal for The Island.

Let’s not forget about Pearl Thusi, Terry Pheto and Nomzamo Mbatha making their mark as well in different projects.

Of course, Lesley-Ann Brandt is on an upward trajectory with project offers after Lucifer.

This brings us to Thuso Mbedu, who rode the crest of success when she made her international debut as Cora in The Underground Railroad, a 2021 limited series on Amazon Video.

She also became the ambassador and spokesperson of L’Oréal for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 and has graced the red carpet at many global high-profile events and launches.

Not long after, she was cast as Nawi in The Woman King, a historical movie inspired by real-life events opposite Viola Davis, who couldn't stop singing Mbedu's praises.

I recently chatted with Mbedu about her lead role in Task, a crime drama created and written by Brad Ingelsby, who is also behind The Mare of Easttown, which was helmed by Kate Winslet.

The 34-year-old actress looked absolutely stunning during our Zoom call. Then again, her fashion and face beat game is always on point.