5 Best Films and Series Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Have You Watched Them?

Kapanlagi.com - Anya Taylor-Joy is an American actress who is currently being widely discussed. She previously received the Trophee Chopard at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Not only that, the actress born on April 16, 1996, became a trending topic after winning the Actress in A Mini-Series or Motion Picture for TV at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards.

As an actress, Anya has appeared in various films and series. In some of them, she appeared as the lead actress. Here is a list of films and series that have been starred by Anya Taylor-Joy.

1. The Queen's Gambit (2020)

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The Queen's Gambit is a Netflix miniseries adapted from the 1983 novel by Walter Tevis of the same title. The series, consisting of 7 episodes, showcases the name of Anya Taylor-Joy. The Queen's Gambit tells the story of an orphan named Beth Harmon who is talented in the sport of chess. The film depicts Beth Harmon's struggle to become the best in the field of chess while dealing with her dependence on drugs and alcohol.

2. Emma (2020)

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Emma (2020) is a film set in England during the Regency era in the 1800s. This film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same title. Emma (2020) tells the story of a wealthy girl named Emma Woodhouse who tries to play matchmaker in the love lives of her friends. Not only does it revolve around Emma's attempts to matchmake her friends, but this romantic-comedy film also explores Emma's own love dilemmas. For those who enjoy light-hearted love stories set in the medieval era, this film is perfect for you!

3. The Witch (2015)

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The Witch is a horror film set in 1630s England. The film tells the story of a family who moves to a remote place on the edge of the forest. Initially, their life is peaceful until a series of mysterious events, suspected to be the work of witches, start terrorizing their lives. The main character of this film, Thomasin, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, becomes a suspect in the incidents that befall their family. For those who love films set in the Middle Ages and want to try the horror genre, The Witch is worth watching!

4. The Miniaturist (2017)

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The Miniaturist is a miniseries adapted from the novel by Jessie Burton with the same title. This 3-episode film is set in 17th century Netherlands. The Miniaturist tells the story of a woman named Petronella Oortman who moves to her husband's house in Amsterdam. When Petronella orders miniature objects from a miniaturist to fill her husband's small cabinet with nine rooms, she starts to discover peculiarities. Petronella feels that the miniature objects sent by the mysterious miniaturist can seemingly see the hidden secrets behind her husband's residence. For mystery film enthusiasts, this film is worth a try!

5. Thoroughbreds (2017)

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Thoroughbreds is a dark comedy film. Unlike the aforementioned Anya Taylor-Joy films, this film is set in the 21st century. Thoroughbreds tells the story of a girl named Lily (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her friend, Amanda, who appear to have no emotions. Together, they devise a plan to kill Lily's stepfather by hiring a drug dealer.

Those are some films and series starring Anya Taylor-Joy as the main actress. How about it? Are there any that caught your attention? Enjoy watching!

Written by Ursea Mayoriska

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