Anya Taylor-Joy Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters

[@Brian_Boru]

The Menu deserved mention here. That was a fine performance by Taylor-Joy. She is the real deal.

[@angelicsailor1st]

Exactly

[@HappyKittyShop]

I agree she was amazing in The Menu!

[@Bsebllguy69]

100%!!!

[@奭]

fully agree

[@amywonderland9297]

Right?! I came specifically to see what she said about this and I was like "Um HELLO?! Where's my girl Margo?!"

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Pretty early in her career to do this but she still already has filmography most actors could only dream to have. She's doesn't even have to talk because of those giant beautiful and expressive eyes. No Menu? I loved that movie.

[@hellfish2309]

I too loved “The Menu” but she doesn’t get to do a whole lot compared to the rest of her work; she still does a lot but it’s right on the edge of “skilled, accomplished, but less special”

[@TheWefikus]

Yeah tbh it’s getting ridiculous.

[@purefoldnz3070]

its off the menu

[@breakneck777]

I kinda hated it, but she and Fiennes were great as usual

[@DanaJaneWriter]

Menu was baaaad

[@jodyhusky7537]

Her agent struck gold honestly. Shoutout Allen!

[@sgtduffy]

Honestly! If he ever gets tired of acting maybe he ought to try being a casting agent!

[@jonadam5505]

at first glance i thought you said shoutout alien, and it somehow made sense.

[@FernandoMartinez-om2nj]

She's not even 30 and already has enough iconic characters in her portfolio to do one of these. Great to see that her breathtaking beauty is just her second best asset.

[@J7nty]

At 28 she already has a filmography Better than a lot of older actors

[@novaquinn5323]

The witch was the very first time i encountered her. She is phenomenal

[@johnned2114]

Having rich parents helps

[@michaelmoraga2926]

@@johnned2114 Yes, indeed. Money certainly cultivates security and opportunity, but money cannot buy talent and skill. At this rate, she's one to watch...

[@writerchick94]

​@michaelmoraga2926 well it can buy skill, that's the point. She's obviously immensely talented and she deserves all that credit. But the point of money buying opportunities is that it buys you time and energy and the best study avenues to cultivate skills. You need to take advantage of it, but money does have the ability to buy skills. Just not innate talent.

[@rittataylor_2000]

​@@writerchick94 same with Timothée Chalamet like his parents have direct links to the film industry besides being rich and his fans act like having the title of being one of the youngest oscar nominated actor came with his effort or talent alone like look at the connections he has in the industry and they instantly try to act like his parents efforts didn't play a part in his success when clearly it did

[@tattooedandy93]

Why was Last Night in Soho not spoken about??? Or The Menu??? She was spectacular in Last Night in Soho. As soon as I saw her in The Witch I was mesmerized by Anya. Her look is so striking and captivating. She's so incredible.

[@micktheman6]

I agree those two were some of her best

[@todo870]

I think LNIS didn’t get tons of recognition because the ending kinda ruined it and made no sense. The Menu was much better and should have gotten way more recognition.

[@nathanlatham5651]

I love Edgar wright, hot fuzz is in my top 10 of all time but LNIS wasn’t a great movie, better than most I usually watch but not up to his standards

[@schmiedepaul4766]

I totally agree about Last Night in Soho, included her singing too

[@noctambule5726]

The Menu isn't a classic, dawg

[@KazingaD]

"i'm super weird looking" had me laughing

[@c.ladimore1237]

she was teased as a kid, but she is drop-dead gorgeous now & her "weird" eyes and flawless skin are the reason

[@porsche911sbs]

Definitely doesn't fit the mold of "conventionally attractive" with her wide-set eyes, big nose, overbite, and weak chin. But she proves that you don't have to be conventionally attractive to be beautiful. Her unusual face is part of what makes her so captivating to watch.

[@honeymiii]

@@porsche911sbs Big nose? On what planet??

[@srinblmlmlke]

@@porsche911sbsPeople like you who pay waaaayy to much to people’s features and whether they’re conventionally attractive or not are so strange

[@porsche911sbs]

@@srinblmlmlke maybe you should pay more attention?

[@spdcrzy]

That scene at the end of The Queen's Gambit makes me cry every single time.

[@bimblaq]

Anya might be young, but her filmography speaks volumes in terms of her talent. The Witch is still one of her best performances. It’s a shame Marrowbone, Menu & Thoroughbreds weren’t mentioned

[@Spartan13444]

Looove Thoroughbreds.

[@violetm2101]

THIS. AND LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

[@arontamas5639]

Marrowbone is so underrated...... and the funny things by now everyone of the cast became top billing leading actors!

[@TheVassal]

thoroughbreds with Alicent Hightower

[@thewatchtower4949]

I think thoroughbreds was Anton yelchins last performance too, very underrated

[@rogersmith00]

Such a sophisticated and well spoken person. Her voice is insanely lovely to listen to. Thank god she's part of the next generation of actors.

[@1061shrink1061]

She reminds me of the great actors of the silver screen. There’s a dignity and elegance to her that is rarely seen today! Her and Cate Blanchett

[@ggmachado8214]

i loveee her voice

[@scarlettbat]

"james mcavoy, alex skarsgard . . . me!" gosh i love her so much!! honestly would watch any movie she chooses to be in

[@jcnunny]

Totally forgot she was the girl in Split, and absolutely loved her in it. So happy to see her success.

[@hectorfox6484]

Cannot wait to see her play Alia in Dune :)

[@veo16]

Enjoy all 60 seconds of it.

[@aubee2744]

@@veo16she has a bigger role in messiah if they ever adapt that

[@haleycarson4129]

@@aubee2744it’s confirmed

[@Jabberwocky869]

She is a rare combination of exceptional talent, exceptional looks, high intelligence and impeccable work ethics. And she has a really pleasant voice. Something tells she can identify with all those lonely isolated characters she plays so well.

[@Agent-wn7le]

She’s soooo pretty

[@justinrussell9391]

Queens gambit was her breakout role. Will see Furiousa and see if she can Cary a film

[@Agent-wn7le]

@@justinrussell9391 ??????

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@justinrussell9391 Have you not seen the Witch, split or the Menu?

[@justinrussell9391]

@@Agent-wn7le lol

[@justinrussell9391]

@@Woozlewuzzleable she was good in the menu. She was interesting. Although her performance in split was pass-able

[@lydiadavies7073]

She didn't same 'um' or 'er' once during this. So fluid, so confident. Unreal

[@fielalmanga]

13:38

[@troophq]

pretty much how most people talk then

[@emmajane96]

@@troophqnot most people nowadays.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

As a chess player, thank you for making chess popular and for making me feel less nerdy.

[@vsznry]

Real Men play chess.

[@bobbyologun1517]

@@vsznry WU TANG

[@bobbyologun1517]

little man tate

[@followerofchrist3125]

@@vsznryI remember in 6th grade, almost all the boys in my class signed up for the school chess competition (Mostly to get a day off school work 😂). Most of us did pretty well and only a few were knocked out.

[@nataliadonoso4024]

The way she has manifested her way through life and even a nose bleed!

[@joelanthonyalvarado6947]

I love her accent switch between American and British

[@bobbyologun1517]

she is :D

[@BlueSunYoutube]

She seem's to switch accents in between each sentence, its really annoying, but also beautiful. I dont know how to feel

[@RealJeffTidwell]

Gillian Anderson-esque

[@rainesages]

She spoke about that in an interview a while back! Anya didn't learn to speak English until she was 7, and was raised on both sides of the pond, so she didn't grow up with an "English" or "American" standard accent. Instead, she speaks Spanish with an Argentine accent and English with whatever accent is most common in the room.

[@BlueSunYoutube]

@@rainesages Thats fair enough, looking back she had a crazy childhood too, all over the world doing awesome things. 🙂

[@thesilentknight4554]

She eventually will star in a particular Spanish role. Because her spanish is flawless😱🥰

[@mariannehavisham8323]

It's her first language, she didn't speak English until she was 7, she is Argentinian

[@vladimirguadamuz3805]

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/;[1] born 16 April 1996) is an actress.[a] Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, Taylor-Joy left school at the age of 16 to pursue an acting career

[@constanzanavarro821]

The way that she put her hands on her hips talking about the physical training was so cute🥰

[@asg1789]

such a true acctress....the way she speaks about her craft! So bright, eloquent and charismatic...not to mention the amount of grace, sophistication and wisdom way beyond her years. She's by far the most phenomenal, versatile, magnetic and gifted actress to have come out these past 10 years. Only 28 and already a titan, and from day dot. Such deep, instinctive understanding of each of her characters and such profound empathy for them all. She is so unique and particular, inside and out. So expressive, such passion oozing out of her in every film. She has such full comprehension about the process of movie making and everything and everyone involved in it, from costars to directors to crew. And I love how much she seeks to learn from every new moviemaking experience, absorbs everything and builds on her craft each time. You can tell how much respect she has for it all. She's such a natural pro. Some people were put on this earth to do a very specific thing, and this is hers. She was made for this, and we are so grateful that we get to see it all unfold. Her brilliance truly knows no bounds. I will watch her in anything, everything she touches turns to gold. What a woman.

[@TheLegend13]

You literally said everything of what I would say about her lol

[@wanderingwood_]

you worded this so well, 100000% agree

[@hyzenthlayrose2176]

This was so good but I wish they had included Last Night in Soho 😭

[@schmiedepaul4766]

Word. Love that film.

[@ania5038]

Yes love that one and The Menu

[@patrickaker4380]

My favorite role of hers! Have yet to see Furiosa though.

[@Swiftly_Wi1d]

That’s literally why i clicked on this! Definitely one of her underrated films!! 🫶 Shoutout to Matt Smith too!

[@Nicole_happydays92]

Last night in soho was the first movie I saw her in and I’m glad I saw it because the clues were very well placed. It wasn’t dragged on, everything just fit because Edgar who directed the movie wanted the audience to know that he wasn’t going to glamourise the sixties!

[@flicksforfans133]

Thoroughtbreds and Marrowbone are tops - the diversity in her work is captivating.

[@lanarkorras4411]

Yeah. Was sad not to find Thoroughbreds in here. Is such a poignant, brilliantly executed movie.

[@IDONTKNOWMILLIGAN]

Nahh The Witch made her

[@lanarkorras4411]

@@IDONTKNOWMILLIGAN This is not about what "made her".

[@SeanOHanlon]

She's absolutely mad - and beautifully brilliant.

[@spdcrzy]

She reminds me of Helena Bonham Carter, in a way.

[@perryjones7771]

My favorite actress working right now. Future Academy Award winning actress Ms. Anya Taylor Joy. This girl is gonna be a Legend.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

I just rewatched The Queens Gambit. Its just as amazing each time I watch it.

[@scarlettbat]

"witching out": obsessed with that wording, so good!! i wish this had had ALL her movies; Last Night in Soho is everything to me

[@isabelabio3011]

Queens gambit is where so many ppl fell in love Anya and it’s so beautiful to hear the way she talks about Beth’s character

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@l.josino]

I love the details she chooses to say about each role! Not only about the roles itself, but all the work around it and the experience of making it

[@Freezient]

Anya as Beth is so iconic, she and the designers made her so gorgeous and beautiful. They dress her accordingly to her own shape and it made her really shine

[@farmansiddiqui9279]

The Witch The Northman Last night in Soho Split The Menu Furiosa Queens Gambit Peaky Blinders Emma Super Mario Bros movie To have such a resume at a young age is super impressive. Whatever she does, I’ll be watching!

[@MrChewieLee]

The New Mutants was also amazing and she was brilliant in it.

[@TCLE1735]

And Amsterdam

[@CuidightheachODuinn]

It's a shame she's no longer attached to the upcoming Nosferatu (replaced by Lily-Rose Depp), because her "unique" look certainly would be an accoutrement to the aesthetic.

[@witcherye]

13:15 I very much agree. Thomasin's anger was the perfect interpretation for the character at that moment. It speaks about the false accusation of being a witch, of being evil, a rotating thing for women, especially when it comes to religious contexts. Anger is an almost vengeful emotion in some ways, much more rebellious than tears.

[@KWard120]

Absolutely brilliant. Was eagerly awaiting The Menu. She was incredible and knocking boots with fellow Mad Max legend - Nicholas Hoult and even more legendary Ralph Fiennes. Great interview, great resume.

[@gerry.shafer6101]

NEED TO WATCH MORE OF HER MOVIES

[@keiragroves220]

She is truly phenomenal - I always look forward to seeing her work. Anya plays her characters with so much soul and conviction I can't keep my eyes off her. Not to mention how stunning she is! We love you ATJ!

[@ley5532]

I loved her in the Menu! Wish we could've seen that

[@Q-1424]

HOW ON EARTH HER LIPSTICK IS ALWAYS SO PERFECT ❤??????

[@sharvo6]

It's not one take. And there's an MUA onset whose job it is to touch up.

[@KidFresh71]

I'll echo what others are saying: the omission of The Menu is egregious!

[@stinkydiz]

anya is beautiful beyond words and is one of the most talented actors right now. i love you Anya.

[@nubianfx]

i love her so much. she is so astoundingly talented

[@arontamas5639]

I'm a fan since the Split released back in 2017!

[@faatihahziki]

I never love an actress or actor but I love Anya so much what an icon. Such an enthusiastic and spectacular actress.

[@bobbyfischer9927]

She’s absolutely perfect

[@lonewolfheart1697]

The Witch is one of my favourite movies... the use of old language throughout takes intelligence to portray... Ralph Ineson is legendary, so I love that Anya learned so much from him. She enjoys the whole filmmaking process from all angles and departments that I wouldn't be surprised to see her creating something from behind the camera at some point. She is so stunning to look at... a true ethereal beauty.

[@CuidightheachODuinn]

Eggers has easily become my favorite director of the modern day as I'm hard-pressed to see a film of him I don't, at the very least, enjoy. Highly anticipating the upcoming _Nosferatu_ remake by him featuring Willem Dafoe, Bill Skarsgård, and others -- however it's a pity that Anya-Taylor Joy had to drop out and will no longer be leading the film. Both Anya and Bill have such a striking appearance that would fit the gothic aesthetic *so* well. Alas, let's hope Lily-Rose Depp can bring the magic (though I've seen NOTHING with her in it and only know her because Depp, so I'm waiting with bated breath).

[@heffatheanimal2200]

Such an incredible, skilled and talented artist

[@y2jmp2007]

she is so beautiful and super talented

[@joanbrewer4812]

I loved that series!! I love her genius in this!! Please let her do more shows like this. ❤❤❤

[@brucelau2023]

TRULY absolutely flawless my goodness ATJ WE LOVE U ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@denisefreitas6727]

Anya is a great actress, so young and with an awesome filmography already! 💖

[@naara8688]

I've been in love with Anya's style of acting since I watched Emma in 2020 😍

[@rmannayr2129]

ANYA IS A GREAT ACTRESS!

[@4evergogo]

Anya is so talented & wonderful. i just adore her & her work. xx

[@ameliayoung1133]

I love anya taylor joy so much!!! the witch is one of my favorite movies of all time, and she is truly excellent in everything she's in!! We need a part two so she can discuss last night in soho and the menu :D can't wait for furiosa i'll be there day 1 for sure

[@callumheatherly]

I'm gunna b going to c furiosa tomorrow I hope anya is great in it I really like her movies

[@pdbordelon]

My favorite modern day actress. Wow what a range she has!

[@perryjones7771]

I would love to see her work with Allison Janney and Tilda Swinton one day.

[@hollypocket6430]

In love with every single film she has done. My favorite is the miniaturist and Emma

[@pharaohcaesar]

She's brilliant at what she does and extraordinarily lovely in every way🔥💖👑❕😀

[@emma.beatles]

10:51 you just can't take your eyes off her when she's on screen

[@alexh9865]

the fact shes so young and this doesnt even mention all of her amazing movies

[@jaydelay4082]

Anna has to be one of the best actors of all time and by far my favorite . She killed it playing Beth Harmon in The Queens Gambit , her performance was flawless and left me in pure awe! Anna Taylor-Joy is simply amazing!

[@ChilliCheezdog]

Anya is more than an actress, she's a member of the crew. Loved the Queen's Gambit ♟

[@3rd_iimpact]

The Witch is the first time I saw her on the screen.

[@paduanicoc.7019]

If there's a Marathon for Actor's filmography in a single day. I will chose hers, i love everything she does. And of course Mia Goth's filmography as well. They are both in Emma and Marrowbone.

[@ZeroEscape2074]

what a Queen, not just looks alone, absolute talent

[@ProvocativePixels]

Joaquin Phoenix was originally cast in Split if anyone is wondering who she was talking about.

[@paduanicoc.7019]

James was phenomenal in Split, but imagine Joaquin's take?

[@ProvocativePixels]

@@paduanicoc.7019 would have been Oscar worthy

[@Hkkilla33]

@@ProvocativePixelsJames McAvoy’s performance was and is Oscar worthy.

[@kevinry4n]

She is just so define in everything she is and does 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lexllv]

Love her in Witch. I love the dialogue, the eerie feeling of that time period, I love it. I watch it every October to ring in the harvest!

[@MALOSANMAKA13]

Incredible, charismatic, unique-look actress and incredible career so far. Furiosa is a magnificent film, for me personally no. 1. of this year so far 💯 🌋

[@brewcology]

My God she is strikingly beautiful. Fabulous actress too

[@thestarseeker8196]

She’s already one of our best.

[@HappyKittyShop]

So talented I love all of Anya movies!

[@hp6964]

100% believe Marrowbone should have been on here! Such a good movie with a pretty great young cast. It’s sad it doesn’t get talked about often enough

[@Kaice88]

I need to rewatch the Queens Gambit

[@andrewshovelson1875]

Should've had last night in soho and peaky blinders on here

[@andrewshovelson1875]

and the menu

[@OhEstefano1]

She’s always been a very committed actress with a unique style and personality to her characters

[@piusdoe8984]

This surprised me. I had no idea i first saw her in Witch 😂 i really thought it was Queens Gambit. Anyway shes amazing. Really wanted to hear her talk about The Menu as well.

[@yukichi_of_gidle]

i think anya have this beautiful filmography at a young age is bec she's so eloquent and smart. she knows what a good film is and just how involved she is in her film shows it all, i will not be shocked if one day she became a director and/or a writer

[@natty2760]

How was she the different characters like that?! So amazing human being. 💗

[@gammatt2513]

Anya needs to make a vampire movie her aesthetic is perfect for it

[@bryanping1329]

Anya you are the best! But im in love with your Furiosa! ❤ Thank you

[@scatmancrothers]

Give her another 10yrs atleast. She's only just started

[@lindzeesouperocd7558]

How can you give someone years? You can't give time to someone like it's an actual item.

[@zelnaher1657]

She can always make a second one.

[@TTTTTTTT404]

I can imagine her being a great director with how much experience she gets from all the production parts of a movie

[@thehonorablebandit]

The Witch is among my favorite movies. Absolutely love the vibe.

[@Amro.m]

You can’t not recognize her by her fabulous eyes 😍

[@jasmine3705]

I wish you would’ve asked her to talk about her role in Thoroughbreds! It’s such a great film.

[@Story2ScreenMovieReviewPodcast]

The moment she first appeared in the Witch, conveying fear, dread, and also innocence through her eyes, i knew she was a major talent in the making. Also no matter the long list of box office flops shes, they've all been quality movie productions to be proud of.

[@davidwebca]

I am ashamed that I had not realized it was her in The Vvitch. She's so good in everything she does, I just can't.

[@emw1816]

The Menu was a great one as well❤

[@heinmillerlax]

No last night in soho?

[@RobertoGonzalez-jx2yg]

Anya Taylor Joy Grande De Verdad Genia.

[@iamkevin05]

The Menu, Last Night in Soho and Marrowbone these movies are great and deserved to be here.

[@soulfulleigh]

I really love all her works, I started to love her when I watch Queen's Gambit that made me like chess. Queen Anya Taylor Joy is such an amazing actress, my favorite of all time

[@ScytheSalinas]

Everybody saying "so young and already has one of these" Marylin Monroe died at only 36 and look at the impact she had on pop culture.

[@Bsebllguy69]

Is there an extended cut of this? I really wanted her to talk about "The Menu" and "Last Night in Soho"!

[@samanthasteighner1999]

I find her dialect so interesting. It sounds like there are multiple accents all wrapped in one

[@ems5454]

I mean her first language is Spanish and she only learned english when she had 7 and she did say that later she traveled a lot for work as well

[@grindcoremaniac]

The Menu and Last Night in Soho are great ones i would love to hear her talk about

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

All her work and her movies are mostly worth watching even a show too, she very talented

[@bomapdich]

Every movies she does is such perfect casting for her