All 15 MCU Actors Who Appear in Black Mirror

THE UCM has grown so much over the years that many actors who have appeared in different series have also appeared in the superhero franchise – which is especially true for 15 actors who also had roles in Charlie Brooker's film. Black Mirror. Marvel Studios has had fantastic success when it comes to casting the universe, with some actors being essentially synonymous with their characters at this point. Another interesting aspect of Marvel Studios is the ability to bring in prestigious actors for smaller roles, or also for unique roles.

With the MCU's massive release schedule, there will likely be even more amazing actors joining the ranks, and it's good to see where they've been before. MCU actors come from all over the film and television industry, and continue to do so after their time as a comic book character ends. Still, one show that stands out for the amount of MCU actors who also appeared in it is the British tech thriller, Black Mirror.

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Daniel Kaluuya

Season 1, Episode 2: “Fifteen Million Merits”

Daniel Kaluuya has steadily become one of the best actors working in Hollywood, appearing primarily in Black Panther not long after delivering an incredible performance in the lead role of Jordan Peele To go out. His role as W'Kabi Black Panther It didn't involve much screentime, but it was an integral part of the narrative and still saw him effectively embody the role, even if he didn't reprise his role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Before the MCU, however, Daniel Kaluuya starred in an early episode of Black Mirror. He was the main character in “Fifteen Million Merits”which was the second episode of the 1st season. It's among the best episodes of Black Mirror of all time, and his performance in this is one of the biggest reasons why. The episode revolves around a society that continually cycles on exercise bikes to gain benefits that can be used for a number of things, including food. They can also use their merits to participate in a talent show that promises to change their lives if they win, which sets up the crux of the story.

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Hayley Atwell

Season 2, Episode 2: 'I'll be right back'

Hayley Atwell first appeared in the MCU early on, playing Peggy Carter – Captain America's love interest – in Captain America: The First Avenger. Since then, she has been in several other MCU projects, such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessand even Agent Carterwhich was a series that debuted long before Marvel Studios started producing its own shows.

Two years later Captain America: The First AvengerHayley Atwell appeared in the first episode of season 2 of Black Mirror. Titled “Be Right Back”, the episode features Hayley Atwell's character grieving the sudden death of her boyfriend.deciding to use a new AI product that mimics him to help her come to terms with her death. Atwell delivers a remarkable performance in the episode as someone stricken with immense pain, adding emotional weight and meaning to the unfolding story.

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Michaela Coel

Season 3, Episode 1: “Nosedive” and Season 4, Episode 1: “USS Callister”

Michaela Coel is a relatively new addition to the MCU, playing a member of the Dora Milaje in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Although her role is relatively small, she instills her signature sense of humor, making her a memorable addition to the universe. Before Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverShe was best known for her leading roles in Chewing gum and I can destroy you. Michaela Coel was also in several episodes of Black Mirror.

Coel first appeared in Black Mirror season 3, episode 1, “Nosedive”, in a small role as a flight attendant. His second and biggest role was the first episode of season 4, titled “USS Callister”. This episode is ostensibly Black Mirroris to assume Star Trekwhile a computer programmer uses his co-workers' DNA to create digital clones of them in a simulation game he co-founded – one of those co-workers being Michael Coel's Shania Lowry, who works alongside her colleagues to try and find a way out of the situation. your situation.

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Wyatt Russell

Season 3, Episode 3: “Playtest”

Wyatt Russell didn't appear in the MCU until The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. He played John Walker, the government's replacement for Captain America, who eventually loses his title and is introduced as US Agent going forward. He will reprise the role in Trays*making his role a little bigger within the MCU, especially if he plays a significant role in the Avengers: Judgment Day alongside the rest of the Thunderbolts team.

Before playing US Agent, John Walker appeared in season 3, episode 3 of Black Mirror. “Playtest” features an American tourist in London choosing to test a new augmented reality horror game which accesses the user's brain to target their fears. It's an effective episode that really showcases Wyatt Russell's capabilities as an actor long before he joined the MCU's ever-growing cast.

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Hannah John-Kamen

Season 3, Episode 2: “Playtest”

Hannah John-Kamen's first appearance in the MCU was in Ant-Man and the Wasp. She played Ghost, the film's main antagonist, who will be featured alongside Wyatt Russell in the upcoming film. Rays*. His role as Ghost is relatively underrated, but his progression as a character in Rays* should help make her a more prominent figure in the MCU.

Like Wyatt Russell, she appeared in “Playtest” as a technology journalist and love interest for Russell's character. She actually appears in the game as she is based on the user's real-life fears, making her role more considerable than it might otherwise be given that this episode solely revolves around the character of Wyatt Russell. With the time she has in the episode, however, she gives a great performance, which has become a milestone for MCU actors in Black Mirror episodes.

10

Wunmi Mosaku

Season 3, Episode 2: “Playtest” and Season 6, Episode 1: “Joan is Awful”

Wunmi Mosaku plays a relatively prominent role in Loki and was highlighted for a few crucial minutes in the Deadpool and Wolverine end of the film. She plays an important role Loki as the head of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), who captures Loki after he unknowingly altered the timeline. The TVA has already played a relatively integral role in the Multiverse Saga, despite only appearing in Loki and Deadpool and Wolverine.

Wunmi Mosaku was actually the third MCU actor to appear in “Playtest” as a worker who is conducting testing for the company's new horror video game. She also appeared in Season 6, Episode 1, “Joan is Awful”. The episode revolves around a character named Joan, whose life is adapted in real time as a TV series that debuts on Black MirrorNetflix version. Mosaku plays TV lawyer Joan and, unsurprisingly, is great in the role.

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Season 3, Episode 4: 'San Junipero'

Gugu Mbatha-Raw worked alongside Wunmi Mosaku in Loki. In the MCU, Mbatha-Raw plays Judge Ravonna Renslayer – another important member of the Time Variance Authority who sentenced Loki to be removed from the sacred timeline and was one of the series' main antagonists. Renslayer also had a significant connection to the Kang the Conqueror variant, He Who Remains, as per Lokihaving been a key part of his rise to power.

Before his MCU debut, Gugu Mbatha-Raw was undoubtedly the greatest Black Mirror episode of all time. “San Junipero” was season 3, episode 4 of Black Mirror, starring Mbatha-Raw alongside Makenzie Davis, whose characters met at San Junipero, a simulated reality beach resort where elderly people can inhabit even after they die. What differentiates “San Junipero” from other episodes of Black Mirror is the gripping love story between Mbatha-Raw and Davis' characters. Gugu Mbatha-Raw is a revelation in this, her character's story being one of the few to have a happy ending in the series.

8

Benedict Wong

Season 3, Episode 6: 'Hated in the Nation'

Since it was introduced in Doctor StrangeBenedict Wong has become a fan favorite in the MCU as Wong. He appeared in several MCU projects after his first appearance, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Spider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Lawyer, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. As the current Sorcerer Supreme, Benedict Wong's character is very important in the grand scheme of the MCU.

Benedict Wong also appears in Black Mirror, having a solid role in Season 3, Episode 6, “Hated in the Nation.” The episode is about a pair of detectives who investigate a series of deaths involving targets of hate on social media. Benedict Wong also begins working on the case for the National Crime Agency. Wong is great in the episode, and “Hated in the Nation” is an especially interesting part of the series' story as it is the longest Black Mirror episode, lasting 89 minutes.

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Letícia Wright

Season 4, Episode 6, 'Black Museum'

Letitia Wright was first introduced to Shuri – T'Challa's sister – in Black Panther. The character then took on the mantle of hero in Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverfollowing the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman.

Before she joined the MCU, however, Letitia Wright played a role in “Black Museum”, the sixth and final episode of season 4 of Black Mirror. “Black Museum” featured Wright as a traveler who stumbles upon a small-town Black Museum, whose owner tells Wright about the histories of various exhibits. This horror episode earned Wright a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, proving her immense talent as an actress. The “Black Museum” is not normally considered one of the best Black Mirror episodes, but Wright's performance definitely elevates the episode as a whole.

6

Poulter

Black Mirror: “Bandersnatch”

Will Poulter joined the MCU in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as Adam Warlock, who was created by the Sovereign as a living weapon to destroy the Guardians of the Galaxy. By the end of the film, Adam Warlock actually became a member of the Guardians, with the possibility of returning for future MCU projects. Adam Warlock is an extremely powerful character who could eventually play a significant role in the overall universe.

Long before becoming Guardian of the Galaxy, Will Poulter appeared in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. This was actually a film rather than an episode of the series, and it tried to do things that no film had done before in terms of storytelling, fitting perfectly with the overall themes of the film. Black Mirror. Bandersnatch is an interactive film where Netflix viewers actually make decisions for the main character, determining the outcome of the narrative along the way. There are actually five main possible endings to the film.

5

Anthony Mackie

Season 5, Episode 1: 'Striking Vipers'

Having first appeared in the MCU in Captain America: The Winter SoldierAnthony Mackie is currently one of the longest-serving actors in the franchise. Although Sam Wilson's journey began with him as Falcon, Mackie's character ended up becoming the new Captain America after the retirement of Steve Rogers, who went back in time to live the life he always wanted. His first official film appearance as Captain America will be in Captain America: Brave New World.

Anthony Mackie has one of the main roles in Black Mirror season 5, episode 1, “Striking Vipers”. This episode features two old friends who routinely play a virtual reality fighting game. Eventually, the two begin sleeping together consistently in the game, which eventually causes problems for Mackie's character's marriage. Mackie gives a fantastic performance in the episode, especially alongside another future MCU actor.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Season 5, Episode 1: 'Striking Vipers'

Although it won't be released until December 2025, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will star as the titular character in the Wonder Man TV series for the MCU. Wonder Man will follow Simon Williams (Abdul-Mateen II), a super-powered actor and stuntman who auditions for the lead role in a superhero television series. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a notable talent, and as a result, he will likely eliminate his role as Wonder Man.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is actually the other main character in “Striking Vipers”, playing Mackie's character's longtime friend. Abdul-Mateen stands out alongside Anthony Mackie, as the two help elevate an episode that attempts to explore similar themes to “San Junipero.”

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Pom Klementieff

Season 5, Episode 1: 'Striking Vipers'

Since she first appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Pom Klementieff has been a delight as Mantis throughout the MCU. In a group of hilarious characters, Mantis is one of the funniest because she doesn't really try to be funny, and Klementieff's performance as the character is incredibly entertaining. She plays an important role as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and is Star-Lord's half-sister.

Pom Klementieff is the third MCU actor to appear in Black Mirror's “Striking Vipers”. Her role is quite different from Anthony Mackie and Yahya Adbul-Mateen II's characters, as she is the virtual reality fighting avatar that Abdul-Mateen II's character uses in fights and to sleep with Anthony's own fighting avatar. Mackie. She's great in her role, showing that she's more than capable of playing characters outside of Mantis, which was her first big breakthrough as an actress, despite having starred in several roles before that.

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Angourie rice

Season 5, Episode 3: 'Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too'

Angourie Rice played Betty Brant in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Although she had a much smaller role in Return homeBetty Brant appeared most in Far from home when she begins a relationship with Ned at the start of her school trip to Europe. His deadpan delivery and sense of humor turn a fairly ordinary character into a hilarious one, and the ups and downs that Betty and Ned's relationship quickly goes through are fun to watch.

Angourie rice is also a Black Mirror alumni, having a role in Season 5, Episode 3, “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too”. Rice plays one of the main characters in “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too”which involves two teenage sisters grieving the loss of their mother, with Rice's character being gifted an AI doll of her favorite pop singer during this time. Overall, “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too” is one of the more upbeat episodes of Black Mirror.

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Salma Hayek

Season 6, Episode 1: 'Joan Is Horrible'

Salma Hayek has joined the MCU as Ajak, the leader of the Eternals who were sent to Earth long before it was populated by super-powered people. While most of the Eternals didn't really know what their mission was, Ajak was aware that they were there to pave the way for Earth's Emergence – which is when a Celestial is born, destroying the planet it was created on. Eternals haven't fared well financially or critically, so it's unclear whether they'll remain in the MCU despite their promise of a return.

Salma Hayek appears alongside Wunmi Mosaku in the Black Mirror episode “Joan Is Horrible.” With Joan's life being adapted in real time as a streaming television series, Salma Hayek gives a fantastic performance as TV Joan, as well as playing herself. The episode is more comedic than most other episodes, while also having a happier ending than most. Her role in “Joan is Awful” makes her one of the newest members of UCM to appear in a Black Mirror episode.

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