Thuso Mbedu, the rising star from South Africa, continues to shine brightly as she lands a role in a new American Drama series set to start production in 2024. With South African talent making waves on the global stage, it’s an exciting time to see stars like Mbedu representing their country in the arts.
From fashion icon Thebe Magugu to talented musician Tyla, South Africans are making their mark. And now, Thuso Mbedu joins the ranks of these talented individuals, adding another impressive credit to her already impressive resume.
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While details about the series are still emerging, we do know a few things for certain. Mbedu will be starring alongside American actor Mark Ruffalo, who will lead the series.
The show will be a true crime drama, with Mbedu taking on the role of Aleah, a Sergeant Detective recruited to assist the FBI in catching the mastermind behind a series of drug-house robberies.
This marks Mbedu’s first foray into American crime drama after her notable performances in the film “The Woman King” and the Amazon series “Underground Railroad.”
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Mbedu is not only thrilled about her role but also about representing black women on the big stage. In an interview with The Cut, she expressed the importance of being appreciated and acknowledged for her skin color, stating, “With every Black woman that you see, there’s just something about their tone that can’t be replicated, so when I’m being embraced for looking the way that I look, [I feel most beautiful].”
Thuso Mbedu’s star continues to rise, and we can’t wait to see her shine in this new American Drama series.
