Vanessa Kirby is an English actress. He is noted for his performances in the BBC television adaptation of “Great Expectations” (2011) and in the romantic drama “About Time” (2013). Her career peaked after she played Princess Margaret in the Netflix series The Crown (2016-2017).
Vanessa even won the British Television Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Until then, Vanessa has also gained international recognition for her roles in the Hollywood films “Mission: Impossible-Fallout” (2018) and “Hobbs & Shaw” (2019). Come on, check out Vanessa Kirby’s 10 best movies!
Kill Command
- Release year : 2016
- Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Horror
- Produce : Vertigo Films
- Directed by: Steven Gomez
- Actors: Thure Lindhardt, Vanessa Kirby, David Ajala, Mike Noble
First of all, Bacaterus suggested “Kill Command”. The setting is in the not-so-distant future. Where people depended on technology, until the Killer Machine was created. An elite marine unit was sent to test the prototype. However, something happened. The guards disappeared, who were found the next day lifeless.
The Marines are stranded on an island infected with a Killing Machine that is much smarter than humans. These machines also ‘learn’ from human movements and copy them.
Katherine Mills (Vanessa Kirby) is a robot working for Harbinger Corporation. He discovered an anomaly in the reprogramming related to the AI warfare system placed on the previous island. Then who will win, man or machine?
Mr. Jones
- Release year : 2019
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Suspense
- Production : Film Produkcja, Crab Apple Films, Film.ua
- Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
- Actors: James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard, Joseph Mawle
If you are looking for a movie that has the participation of Vanessa Kirby, you should check out “Mr. Jones”. This is a biopic, so it must be based on real events. Life story, based on Gareth Jones, in the horror genre.
Because, this British journalist bravely and transparently documented the famine in the Soviet Union in the period 1932-1933. He also uncovers an international conspiracy.
The setting is during World War II, when Hitler was still in power and Stalin’s Soviet propaganda machine pushed the ‘utopia’ to the West. Ambitious young journalist Gareth Jones (played by James Norton) travels to Moscow to uncover the truth behind the propaganda.
It is not known whether this is luck or disaster, because Gareth finds clues that could reveal this plot to the international arena. However, this could certainly endanger his life as well as those of his informants.
Gareth’s life-or-death journey inspired the short novel “Animal Farm” by George Orwell! Vanessa Kirby plays Ada Brooks, a journalist who is also in a relationship with Gareth.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw
- Release year : 2019
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
- Rating : PG-13
- Produce : Chris Morgan Productions, Dentsu, Seven Bucks Productions
- Directed by: David Leitch
- Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren
“Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw” is arguably Vanessa’s most iconic film, even though she’s not the main character. Fast & Furious fans must be familiar with the character of Attorney Luke Hobbs played by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Same goes for the character Deckard Shaw played nicely by Jason Statham. In this film, the two of them are forced to form an alliance when a genetic cybercriminal threatens the future of humanity.
The two of them also help Hattie Shaw (played by Vanessa Kirby) catch a new type of criminal (cyber genetics) that makes her superhuman. The villain is Brixton played by Idris Elba.
In fact, Brixton went after Hattie as well. Hattie is an MI6 agent and the sister of Deckard and Owen. Brixton must want something from Hattie~hmm hmm hmm..
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
- Release year : 2018
- Genre: Action, Spy, Funny Story, Adventure
- Production : Skydance Media, Bad Robot Productions, TC Productions, Alibaba Pictures
- Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
- Actors: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Vanessa Kirby
Surely everyone knows that there are ‘missions’ and ‘impossibles’, what kind of movie is that right? That’s right, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is an action-focused movie that tells the story of spy Ethan Hunt! This is the 6th movie in the “Mission: Impossible” series.
All the characters are still the same as the previous one, featuring Tom Cruise (of course), then Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Michelle Monaghan, and Alec Baldwin.
However, there are also new faces like Henry Cavill, Vanessa Kirby, and Angela Bassett. This absurd mission requires Ethan Hunt and his team to track down the plutonium that went missing while being watched by CIA agents. Because, the mission went out of plan, leading to the threat of the world.
At first, Ethan Hunt followed instructions, but he eventually worked on his instincts that made the CIA suspect him. Now, Ethan is being hunted not only by the enemy, but also by the CIA and his former pro-CIA partners. Vanessa Kirby plays Alanna Mitsopolis, a black market arms dealer also known as the White Widow.
Queen and Country
- Release year : 2014
- Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Produce : Merlin Films
- Directed by: John Boorman
- Actors: Callum Turner, Vanessa Kirby, David Thewlis, Richard E. Grant
- Series number : sequel to “Hope and Glory” (1987)
Previous generations may have seen the movie “Hope and Glory” (1987)? Well, here’s the sequel to the alias! If the first movie is about Bill Rohan, a boy living in the suburbs of London. The time setting is during the Second World War.
He grew up watching bombed houses and fewer and fewer people. In this movie, Bill learns many things: death, hypocrisy, the sin of greedy adults, but also love.
In the sequel, Bill Rohan grew up and was enlisted in the army. He and his eccentric best friend, Percy, battle their overbearing boss at the base. He is also looking for ‘love’ in the city.
This movie has some of the same characters. Although, due to the passage of time, the cast has all changed. David Hayman is the only actor from the first film to take on the role of Clive Rohan here.
As the story progresses, Percy has a special relationship with Bill’s brother, Dawn Rohan, played by Vanessa Kirby. Interesting facts! Vanessa had a real-world relationship with Bill’s actor, Callum Turner, but they broke up in February 2020.
Me Before You
- Release year : 2016
- Genre: Adaptation, Romance, Drama
- Production : New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sunswept Entertainment
- Directed by: Thea Sharrock
- Actors: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance, Brendan Coyle, Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby played Alicia in the movie “Me Before You”. Not the main character, but a pretty memorable character. William Traynor or affectionately known as Will is a successful banker and active man who has a good relationship with his girlfriend, Alicia.
One day, on his way to work, he was talking on the phone and unconsciously walked in front of a speeding motorbike. As a result of the accident, Will was paralyzed from neck to toe, forever relying on a motorized wheelchair to move.
The plot jumps to two years later. There was a girl named Louisa Clark, known as Lou. She is a friendly woman and lives a simple life. After being fired from her job at a coffee shop, she is asked by Will’s mother to be Will’s companion (much like an older sister). Gradually, Will and Lou become close. But, it turns out Lou has a lover named Patrick.
About Time
- Release year : 2013
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction
- Production : Translux, Film Title Working
- Directed by: Richard Curtis
- Actors: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Vanessa Kirby
The movie was released in 2013 called “About Time”. On the night after the New Year’s party, Tim Lake’s father told his son that everyone in his family has always had a gift for time travel. Tim cannot change history, but he can change what happened and happened in his own life.
He also decided to make his life better by: getting a girlfriend. After many times going back in time to connect with Mary (played by Rachel McAdams), Tim and Mary finally become friends. Meanwhile, Vanessa Kirby plays Mary’s best friend, Joanna.
Jupiter Ascending
- Release year : 2015
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Space Opera
- Production : Village Roadshow Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Anarchos Productions
- Directed by: The Wachowskis
- Actors: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth, Vanessa Kirby
Still a friend of the main character, in the movie “Jupiter Ascending”, Vanessa Kirby plays the character Katharine Dunlevy, a friend of Jupiter. While the main stars are Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis.
Jupiter Jones is a girl who lacks social or financial status. However, his world is turned upside down when he discovers that he is an intergalactic heir. He may be nobody on earth, but he is a glorified person in space.
Unfortunately, Jupiter’s path to becoming the guardian of the entire universe is not easy, because there is a terror from the space criminals who want to destroy the earth and its contents. it. However, he gets help from Caine Wise, who has come down to earth to hunt him down.
Movie Pieces of a Woman
- Release year : 2020
- Genre: Drama
- Production : BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Little Lamb
- Directed by: Kornél Mundruczó
- Actors: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Snook, Molly Parker
It’s actually a post-production aka movie that’s still coming out. In this film, Vanessa Kirby is taken on the main role. Vanessa will express the feelings of a woman grieving after losing her child. This film was highly anticipated by many people and film critics alike. Because, his friend is too attached to the hearts of many people, especially those who have sympathized.
Mission: Impossible 7
- Release year : [Coming soon] November 19, 2021
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
- Production : Skydance Media, TC Productions
- Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
- Actors: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell
Another movie is coming, this time Vanessa will appear again in the 7th “Mission: Impossible” movie! Before that, he also appeared in the 6th movie, which is “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”. She reprises the role of the White Widow.
Although the series itself has yet to air, it is reported that a sequel will be released in November 2022. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether Vanessa will join the season 8 “Mission: Impossible” or not.
Well, those are ten movies in which Vanessa Kirby has starred. Vanessa’s acting career is indeed quite brilliant. So if you want to see Vanessa’s acting skills then check out all the movies now!