As we look to the future of Hollywood, there are a number of up-and-coming black actors who are poised to take the industry by storm. Here are ten young black actors under 30 who we think will be making waves in 2022 and beyond.
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1. Daniel Kaluuya:
This British actor first came to prominence with his breakout role in the hit film Get Out. Since then, he has gone on to star in a number of high-profile projects, including Black Panther and Widows. We think he is one of the most talented and versatile young actors working today and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
2. John Boyega:
Another British actor, John Boyega made waves with his performance in the global blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has since starred in Pacific Rim: Uprising and Detroit, proving that he is not a one-hit wonder. We are excited to see what he does next and we think he has a bright future ahead of him.
3. Letitia Wright:
This rising star first came to our attention with her role in the critically acclaimed film Black Panther. She stole every scene she was in and proved that she is a force to be reckoned with. We can’t wait to see more from her in the future.
4. Tessa Thompson:
Tessa Thompson is another breakout star of Black Panther. She also starred in Thor: Ragnarok and Creed II, showing that she is not only a talented actress but also has range. We are excited to see what she does next and we think she has a bright future ahead of her.
5. Shameik Moore:
Shameik Moore first came to our attention with his starring role in the hit film Dope. He has since gone on to star in The Get Down and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, proving that he is a versatile and talented young actor. We can’t wait to see more from him in the future.
6. Lakeith Stanfield:
Lakeith Stanfield is another incredibly talented young black actor who is making waves in Hollywood. He first came to our attention with his breakout role in the film Short Term 12. He has since starred in a number of high-profile projects, including Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, and Atlanta. We are excited to see what he does next and we think he has a bright future ahead of him.
7. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II:
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is another rising star who first came to our attention with his role in the critically acclaimed film The Get Down. He has since gone on to star in Aquaman and Black Manta, proving that he is not only a talented actor but also has range. We are excited to see more from him in the future.
8. Janelle Monáe:
Janelle Monáe is a versatile and talented musician and actress who is making waves in Hollywood. She first came to our attention with her starring role in the film Hidden Figures. She has since gone on to star in a number of high-profile projects, including Moonlight and Harriet. We are excited to see what she does next and we think she has a bright future ahead of her.
9. Amandla Stenberg:
Amandla Stenberg is another incredibly talented young black actor who is making waves in Hollywood. She first came to our attention with her breakout role in the film The Hunger Games. She has since gone on to star in a number of high-profile projects, including Everything, Everything and The Darkest Minds. We are excited to see more from her in the future.
10. Zendaya:
Last but not least, we have Zendaya. She first came to our attention with her starring role in the hit Disney Channel show Shake It Up. She has since gone on to star in a number of high-profile projects, including Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Greatest Showman. We are excited to see what she does next and we think she has a bright future ahead of her.
These are just a few of the many talented young black actors who we think will be making waves in Hollywood in the years to come. We can’t wait to see what they do next and we are sure that they will only continue to impress us with their talent and range.
