Anya Taylor-Joy is one of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars. This is due to her distinctive appearance and memorable roles in films and shows. Even if the projects don't receive good reviews, her characters are usually singled out.

Thanks to a new Netflix series where Anya plays the lead role, her popularity has skyrocketed. While viewers await the announcement of the second season of The Queen's Gambit, we invite you to explore her other successful projects.

Split (2017)

The film through which many became closely acquainted with Anya Taylor-Joy. She remains the last girl held captive by a man played by James McAvoy. She later reprised her role in the film Glass.

The Witch (2015)

Although Split made Anya Taylor-Joy known to a wide audience, it was her role in The Witch that became her acting breakthrough. This atmospheric and frightening film begins with the kidnapping of the protagonist's brother.

Thoroughbreds (2017)

The story of two friends who haven't seen each other for years. Anya Taylor-Joy plays an emotional young woman who desperately wants to get rid of her stepfather.

The Miniaturist (2017)

The mini-series is set in 17th-century Amsterdam, in the home of a wealthy merchant. His young wife, Nella, receives a miniature replica of their house as a gift, along with tiny copies of all the inhabitants of the luxurious mansion.

Peaky Blinders (2013–)

Anya Taylor-Joy joined the cast of the acclaimed series in its fifth season, playing the wife of Finn Cole. Peaky Blinders tells the story of a criminal organization vying for power in the Birmingham region after World War I.

Radioactive (2019)

Anya had the opportunity to hone her skills alongside experienced actors like Rosamund Pike. The film tells the story of the brilliant Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Anya plays her daughter, Irène Curie.

Emma (2020)

Jane Austen's novels have been adapted into films and series many times. Anya brought to life the role of Emma Woodhouse, an English girl from the 1800s who tends to meddle in her friends' romantic lives.

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Critics have already called the series her best project, and it holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's the story of an orphan girl who becomes a chess prodigy. Here, not only her acting talent but also the compelling plot draws attention.

Among the future projects where we await Anya Taylor-Joy, the following films are currently listed:

• The lead role in Edgar Wright's project Last Night in Soho;
• Robert Eggers' film The Northman, where she will star alongside Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgård;
• Anya will play the role of Furiosa in the new Mad Max spin-off.