History of Letitia Wright in Timeline

"Letitia Michelle Wright is a Guyanese-British actress known for her roles in 'Black Mirror,' 'Urban Hymn,' and as Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her performance in 'Urban Hymn' earned her a BAFTA Breakthrough Brits nomination in 2015."

1970: Setting of "Mangrove"

The episode "Mangrove" from the miniseries "Small Axe," in which Letitia Wright starred, was set in 1970 and depicted the real-life arrest and trial of the Mangrove Nine, including British Black Panther leader Altheia Jones-LeCointe.

1986: Publication of "The Silent Twins" Book

The book "The Silent Twins," which inspired the film adaptation starring Letitia Wright, was published in 1986.

October 1993: Birth of Letitia Wright

Letitia Michelle Wright was born in Georgetown, Guyana on October 1993.

October 1993: Birth and Early Life

Letitia Michelle Wright was born on October 1993 in Georgetown, Guyana. Her family later moved to London, England when she was eight years old.

2006: Inspiration to Act

After watching the film "Akeelah and the Bee" in 2006, Letitia Wright was inspired to pursue acting by Keke Palmer's performance.

2011: Television Debut

Letitia Wright made her television debut in a recurring role on the series "Top Boy" in 2011.

2011: Source Material for "Ready Player One"

The science fiction novel "Ready Player One," which Letitia Wright appeared in the film adaptation of, was originally published in 2011.

2012: Early Film Role and Recognition

In 2012, Letitia Wright appeared in the film "My Brother the Devil" and was recognized by Screen International as one of the Stars of Tomorrow.

2015: BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and Hollywood Recognition

In 2015, Letitia Wright was named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and gained recognition for her role in the film "Urban Hymn," which brought her to the attention of Hollywood.

2015: Lead Role and Hollywood Attention

Letitia Wright landed her first leading role in the film "Urban Hymn" (2015), which brought her to the attention of Hollywood.

2017: Emmy Nomination for "Black Mirror"

Letitia Wright's performance in the "Black Museum" episode of "Black Mirror" (2017) earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

November 2018: Casting Announcement

In November 2018, it was announced that Letitia Wright would star alongside John Boyega in the film adaptation of "Hold Back the Stars."

2018: Openness About Mental Health and Faith

In 2018, Letitia Wright spoke about her struggles with depression and how her Christian faith helped her through it. She took a break from acting to focus on her mental health and spirituality.

2018: Stage Performance in "The Convert"

In 2018, Letitia Wright starred in the play "The Convert" at London's Young Vic Theatre. The play explored the impact of a 19th-century English-speaking missionary on African culture and language.

2018: Global Recognition for "Black Panther"

Letitia Wright achieved global recognition in 2018 for her role as Shuri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Black Panther." She won an NAACP Image Award and a SAG Award for her performance.

2018: Breakout Role in "Black Panther" and Other Projects

Letitia Wright gained widespread recognition for her role as Shuri in the 2018 Marvel film "Black Panther." She also appeared in Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One" and Drake's "Nice for What" music video that same year.

April 2019: BAFTA Win, "Guava Island," and "Avengers: Endgame"

In April 2019, Letitia Wright won the BAFTA Rising Star Award and appeared in the short film "Guava Island" alongside Donald Glover and Rihanna. She also reprised her role as Shuri in "Avengers: Endgame" that year.

2019: BAFTA Rising Star Award

Letitia Wright received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2019.

February 2020: Casting Announcement for "The Silent Twins"

In February 2020, it was announced that Letitia Wright would play twin sisters June and Jennifer Gibbons in "The Silent Twins," based on the 1986 book.

November 2020: Premiere of "Mangrove"

The first episode of Steve McQueen's miniseries "Small Axe," titled "Mangrove" and featuring Letitia Wright as Altheia Jones-LeCointe, premiered on BBC One on November 2020.

December 2020: Backlash Over Social Media Post

In December 2020, Letitia Wright faced criticism for sharing a video on social media that contained misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. She later clarified her intentions and took a break from social media.

2020: Death of Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, passed away from colon cancer in 2020.

2020: Satellite Award Nomination

Letitia Wright's performance in Steve McQueen's anthology series "Small Axe" (2020) earned her a Satellite Award nomination.

August 2021: On-Set Injury

During the filming of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" in August 2021, Letitia Wright sustained a shoulder fracture and concussion in a motorcycle accident, leading to a pause in production.

October 2021: Response to Allegations and Social Media Return

In October 2021, The Hollywood Reporter published a story about Letitia Wright's alleged on-set behavior related to her stance on vaccines, which she denied. She also returned to social media to address the claims.

2021: Previous Statement on Vaccination

Wright's publicist and representatives redirected Variety to a prior statement she made in 2021, the contents of which are not provided in this context.

September 2022: Release of "The Silent Twins"

The film "The Silent Twins," in which Letitia Wright starred as June and Jennifer Gibbons, was released in September 2022.

November 2022: Variety Interview Regarding Vaccination Status

In November 2022, during an interview with Variety, Angela Bassett, Wright's co-star in "Wakanda Forever," shared that she had never heard Wright express anti-vaccine sentiments during filming. Marvel vice president Nate Moore also stated that he was unaware of Wright's vaccination status and that it did not impact production. Wright's representatives avoided directly addressing questions about her vaccination status, instead pointing back to a previous statement from 2021.

November 2022: Lead Role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

Letitia Wright starred in her first leading role in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which was released in November 2022. The film honored Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020.

2022: Appearance in "Death on the Nile"

Letitia Wright appeared in the film "Death on the Nile," which was released in 2022.

2022: Return to the Role of Shuri

Letitia Wright reprised her role as Shuri in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which was released in 2022.

February 2023: Honorary Doctorate Award

On February 2023, Letitia Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Letters from the University of Guyana at an Extraordinary Convocation Ceremony.