Laurence Ubong Williams

Laurence Ubong Williams. Yeah, that name might sound familiar if you’ve been paying attention to some of the more interesting stuff coming out of the film world lately. He’s not your run-of-the-mill actor—dude’s already racked up a seriously cool list of credits. If you caught The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024), you’ve seen him in action, bringing a whole new vibe to Middle-earth. It’s not every day you see someone step into that universe and actually make a mark, but Williams? He pulled it off, no sweat. He’s not a one-hit wonder, either. Remember Us (2018)? Yeah, that mind-bending thriller that had everyone talking about doppelgängers and existential horror for weeks—Williams was part of that too. He knows how to pick projects, clearly, because every film he joins seems to have something to say, or at the very least, something to make you think twice before you turn off the lights at night. Then there’s National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue (2024). That one’s a different beast—more stage than screen, but it’s still got Williams doing what he does best: throwing himself into roles that actually mean something. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, whether it’s gritty horror, high fantasy, or intense drama. You get this sense that he’s always searching for roles that push him, stuff that lets him show a bit more range—and honestly, it works. He’s one to watch, for sure.