Wunmi Mosaku on how self-acceptance brought her to 'Sinners' episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 23 MIN

Wunmi Mosaku on how self-acceptance brought her to 'Sinners'

from The Treatment

Actress Wunmi Mosaku’s performances often say so much in the pauses in dialogue from her work in Lovecraft Country to Loki, and the 2010 film I Am Slave. Mosaku’s latest role is Annie, a Hoodoo healer and the estranged wife of Smoke in Sinners. Her performance garnered her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, one of 16 nods for the film. Mosaku talks to Elvis about why she is attracted to characters who are seeking freedom, what self-affirmation has done for her, and how the moments before a character speaks are often the most revealing.

NOW PLAYING

Wunmi Mosaku on how self-acceptance brought her to 'Sinners'

0:00 23:32

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Treatment?

This episode is 23 minutes long.

When was this The Treatment episode published?

This episode was published on February 20, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Actress Wunmi Mosaku’s performances often say so much in the pauses in dialogue from her work in Lovecraft Country to Loki, and the 2010 film I Am Slave. Mosaku’s latest role is Annie, a Hoodoo healer and the estranged wife of Smoke in Sinners. Her...

Can I download this The Treatment episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!