WME Signs ‘Gangs Of London’ Star Ṣọpẹ́ Dirisu

EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed Ṣọpẹ́ Dirisu, who plays the lead in Gareth Evans’ Gangs of London, which just wrapped shooting Season 2.  

Dirisu was most recently seen in a lead role in Remi Weekes’ His House, which had its world premiere at Sundance and was later released on Netflix. He received British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Actor, as well as a nomination for a Critics Choice Super Award in the category of Best Actor in a horror movie. He also was nominated for BAFTA’s EE Rising Star Award.

The actor has a few projects in the works: he will star opposite Freida Pinto in the romantic drama Mr. Malcolm’s List, set to come to theaters July 1. Written by Suzanne Allain and based on her novel of the same name, Mr. Malcolm’s List, which used a culturally diverse cast to reclaim historical narratives traditionally played by white actors. Mr. Malcolm’s List was one of the highest-rated scripts on The Black List website and also has an award-winning podcast of the same name.

Dirisu is also set to lead the cast of Uncle, a revenge thriller being directed by Joe Marcantonio (Kindred). The film takes place in the wake after the brutal murder of a  family. Barely teenage Millie and her uncle John (Dirisu) embark on a brutal mission of revenge and retribution. But as they get closer to the people responsible, Millie must decide if she is ready to follow the bloody path of vengeance… and its violent, premature journey into adulthood. 

Dirisu continues to be represented by Markham, Froggatt & Irwin.