5 Must-Watch Anya Taylor-Joy Movies (No Queen's Gambit!)
Anya Taylor-Joy has been a prominent young actress for years, and the hit series Queen's Gambit cemented her position in the industry — but she has much more to show for it!
Here are five amazing movies with Taylor-Joy that are worth your time on their own and even more so if you're seeking to watch more performances by this talented actress.
5. Split
In this sequel to Unbreakable, Taylor-Joy played the part of Casey — one of the three teenage friends who got abducted together. Anya portrayed the frozen shock and horror of a teenager caught up in such a dangerous situation perfectly...
And since her character was the only one who survived, she reprised her role as Casey in the next sequel, Glass, as well.
4. The Northman
The Northman is an epic tale about power and revenge which revolves around Amleth, seeking to avenge his father who was betrayed.
On his quest, Amleth met a Slavic sorceress Olga who was played by Anya Taylor-Joy, and he understandably fell in love. Olga joined Amleth in his quest and even bore his twins later as the two became lovers.
3. Emma
In this comedy movie that takes place in the Regency-era England, Anya played the main character — a wealthy and beautiful young girl who just got married off to a landowner.
Thanks to the comedic nature of the film, the actress got to flex her acting muscles by quickly and believably switching between various emotions and attitudes which enamored the viewers.
2. The Witch
In The Witch, Taylor-Joy portrayed a hardworking teenage girl who was trying to defend herself as her own family kept accusing her of being a witch and trying to throw her under the bus... Which led to her actually becoming a witch in the finale.
Anya's talented and thorough representation of the original character and her evolution throughout the movie earned the young actress her first real breakthrough in the industry and critical acclaim.
1. The Menu
The Menu saw Anya take on the role of an intelligent and cunning young woman who got stuck on an island with an insidious chef.
Despite the danger of the situation, she managed to find her way to the chef's heart and earn his trust thus ensuring her survival at the end of the movie.
One of Taylor-Joy's latest projects, The Menu allowed the actress to show off her acting talents — and earn a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.