The Bafta nominee opens up about her journey, acting inspirations, and her vision for Australian cinema
Sophie Wilde, a rising star in the film industry, has captured attention with her standout performances in Talk To Me, Everything Now, and Tom Jones. At just 26 years old, she has already earned an EE Bafta Rising Star nomination, alongside fellow actors like Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Phoebe Dynevor, and Mia McKenna-Bruce. Despite her relatively recent entry into the industry, Wilde has already made a significant impact.
Wilde’s reaction to the Bafta nomination was an emotional moment. “I was in New York when I got the call,” she recalled. “I didn’t know how to react at first. I went to a café, had a sandwich, and then I just started crying. That’s when it hit me.”
Originally from Sydney, Wilde graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art only five years ago, but her passion for acting has been long in the making. She fondly remembers attending My Fair Lady at the Sydney Opera House as a child, where she was so captivated that she didn’t want to miss a moment of the performance.
Looking forward, Wilde has expressed a desire to see more Australian films set in urban landscapes, as opposed to focusing predominantly on the country’s iconic outback. “We have a strong tradition of storytelling based on nature and the outback, which I love, but I feel there’s so much potential to explore urban settings in Australian cinema,” she explained.
Beyond her acting career, Wilde has undergone personal growth, crediting her work in film for helping her embrace her true self. “This career has forced me to come out of my shell,” she said. “It’s about playing, being childlike, and learning to embrace who I am. I’ve become more comfortable with being silly and not worrying about what others think.”
Wilde’s aspirations also extend to directing, and she looks to legendary actresses like Nicole Kidman and Audrey Hepburn as her inspirations, admiring their diverse and successful careers.
With her Bafta nomination and future plans for both acting and directing, Sophie Wilde’s career is certainly one to watch, as she continues to make her mark on both the Australian and international film scenes.
