Daniel Kaluuya made a name for himself when he starred in Jordan Peele’s critically-acclaimed horror thriller, Get Out. As he continues to take on exciting projects, he already has created a pretty impressive acting roster. From action to drama to horror, this actor has proved his talent.
With so many movies in post-production, it’s time for fans to binge all of his flicks and shows – from worst to best. This actor has also dabbled in television, so it’s time to celebrate him on both the small and big screen. Here are Daniel Kaluuya’s 10 best roles, ranked.
10 Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
This action-comedy features the heroic group that everyone loves to laugh with, and at. With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kaluuya joins the cast to play The Black Death.
This crime flick isn’t super highly-rated, but it’s still so much fun and jam-packed with action and dynamic heroes. It’s bound to entertain all.
9 Babylon (Mini-Series – 2014)
This crime comedy follows front-line police officers and all those who are in charge of those in uniform. With Nick Blood, Bertie Carvel, and Andrew Brooke, this series has seven quirky and lovable episodes to binge.
Daniel Kaluuya is in all seven episodes, and this British comedy-drama is a perfect treat that’s short and sweet, featuring a wonderful Kaluuya in its mix.
8 Widows (2018)
This crime drama stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Jon Bernthal, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, and Daniel Kaluuya as Jatemme Manning. Taking place in Chicago, four women are left behind by their dead husband’s criminality.
This flick follows their path to taking matters into their hands and is full of thrills and action and drama. With a stunning cast, this hidden gem is worth anyone’s time.
7 The Fades (Mini-Series – 2011)
This fantasy horror series is underrated and it actually had pretty decent reviews. Starring Iain De Caestecker, he plays a teenager who is struck by apocalyptic dreams.
He then sees spirits – The Fades, and he must stop them from destroying the world. He is joined by Lily Loveless, Tom Ellis, and Daniel Kaluuya. This mini-series from 2011 is nothing short of a hidden gem.
6 Queen & Slim (2019)
This is Daniel Kaluuya’s most recent starring role, and he shares the spotlight with Jodie Turner-Smith. They play two people on a first date, whose lives are turned into a life of running when a police officer pulls them over.
This unique, suspenseful, and powerful flick is a crime drama filled with romance and truth. There’s a lot to love about this intense movie.
5 Psychoville (2009 – 2011)
This comedy-horror is another series that Daniel Kaluuya starred in years ago, and was only a little taste of what he would end up doing in the horror genre. A group of strangers receive a mysterious note – and nothing is ever the same again.
This comedic and mysterious series has two well-received seasons to binge and is a perfect watch for all fans of this actor, providing a little hilarity and thrills.
4 Skins (2007 – 2013)
This drama is a critically-acclaimed British show in which a group of teens try to navigate love and life, all while dealing with parents, teachers, and all the mess that comes with it – something that teens know all too well.
With Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, and Joe Dempsie, this show has a whopping seven seasons to love. While Kaluuya only appears in some of the episodes, the show is still worth everyone’s time.
3 Black Panther (2018)
This superhero flick made waves in Hollywood for celebrating Black actors, and it also scored pretty well with the critics. It stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong’o, with Daniel Kaluuya taking on a secondary role.
Still, this action-adventure is suspenseful, action-packed, and full of stellar acting. This flick is the most successful from Kaluuya and also full of entertaining scenes and interesting superhero dynamics.
2 Sicario (2015)
This action crime drama is an Oscar-nominated flick and it stars Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, and Daniel Kaluuya – all of whom are phenomenal. This movie is not just an action-packed thrill, it is also deeper than most films in this genre go.
Blunt plays an idealistic FBI agent who finds herself stuck in between corruption and morality when she joins a task-force to fight the drug trade between the United States and Mexico. For a dark and unique ride, this flick is a must-see.
1 Get Out (2017)
It’s impossible not to put this horror flick at the top of any list starring Kaluuya. With Allison Williams, Daniel Kaluuya stars in this Jordan Peele directed flick. He plays a young man who visits his white girlfriend’s parents – but there is an uneasiness to it all.
This Oscar-winning flick is incredibly well-made and it certainly stands out among the rest from the horror genre. Kaluuya put himself on the map with this role.
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