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Oscar-winning actress, producer, and bestselling author Lupita Nyong’o has officially signed with WME, adding yet another powerhouse move to her already stellar career.

 

Nyong’o burst onto the global scene with her haunting and unforgettable performance in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, a role that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014. That performance also brought her a SAG Award, Critics’ Choice Award, Spirit Award, and NAACP Image Award, cementing her as one of the most commanding talents of her generation.

She’s since become a central figure in some of Hollywood’s most ambitious and genre-defining projects, including Marvel’s Black Panther franchise and Jordan Peele’s psychological horror hit Us. On stage, she proved her range with a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in Danai Gurira’s Eclipsed in 2016.

Nyong’o’s future slate is no less impressive. She’ll next appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a star-packed adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. The Universal Pictures production—set for a July 17, 2026 release—boasts a cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and Benny Safdie.

Before that, Nyong’o returns to the stage this summer, starring as Viola in Shakespeare in the Park’s Twelfth Night. Directed by Saheem Ali, the production features Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Previews begin August 7, with performances running August 21 through September 14.

Nyong’o also made waves in animation last year, voicing the lead in DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot, which debuted in September to critical acclaim. The film earned a Critics Choice Award for Best Animated Feature and was nominated for a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Oscar.

She continued her genre-spanning streak with Paramount’s A Quiet Place: Day One, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. Released in June, the horror spinoff became the most successful debut in the franchise's history, garnering both critical and commercial success.

Beyond acting, Nyong’o launched her podcast Mind Your Own in September. The show explores themes of identity and belonging through an African lens. She also narrated her debut children’s book Sulwe for Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices in 2020, earning a Daytime Emmy.

With her latest move to WME, Lupita Nyong’o’s trajectory remains unstoppable—spanning stage, screen, and sound with intention, power, and purpose.