Sọpẹ́
Dìrísù

20s-30s, London, Neutral, M.L.E., West African, Nigerian, African
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British-Nigerian actor Sọpẹ́ is quickly establishing himself as an internationally renowned actor, best known for his role in Sky Atlantic’s Gangs of London.  He plays undercover cop, Elliot Finch, in the crime drama set in present day London, starring in both Series 1 and 2 as well as the upcoming third series.

In 2020 he starred in the Netflix movie ‘His House’ for which he received both a Best Actor nomination from BIFA & a ‘Critic’s Choice Super’. And in 2021 he was nominated for BAFTA's prestigious Rising Star Award.  

It has just been announced that he will star alongside Jude Law and Jason Bateman in Netflix's 'Black Rabbit' which will probably hit our screens in 2025.

In 2023 he guest starred in Series 3 of the Apple TV+ BAFTA nominated spy drama series 'Slow Horses', playing Sean Donovan, the former Head of Security at the British Embassy in Istanbul, who is on a mission for revenge against MI5. When interviewed about Sọpẹ́'s role, the show's creator Will Smith said, "He’s phenomenal...I loved working with Ṣọpẹ́. He's already a massive star and he's gonna be an even bigger star. I mean, he's off, he's away".  Also in 2023 he voiced busker's cat 'Tabby McTat' in the BBC animated adaptation of the Julia Donaldson children's book of the same name. 

In 2022 he starred in the title role in the romantic Regency period drama film 'Mr Malcolm's List', also starring Freida Pinto and Zawe Ashton.  He played Mr Malcolm, an eternal bachelor who has put together a list of attributes he wants in a wife, which backfires when an ex seeks revenge and decides to give him a taste of his own medicine. He also appeared in 'Digging', the fifth and final short film in Film 4's 'Foresight' series of short sci-fi films.

In 2021 he starred in the romantic period drama film 'Mothering Sunday' alongside an all star cast including Olivia Colman and Colin Firth.  Critics described the film as 'exquisite' (The Times) and 'remarkable' (The Telegraph), with the Daily Mail calling it 'gorgeous, passionate and beautifully crafted'. Also in 2021 he starred in dark comedy 'Silent Night' alongside Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode. Also in 2021 he starred in 'Tides', a sci-fi thriller film directed by Tim Felhbaum. 

Previous film credits include war drama, Sand Castle, The Huntsman: Winter's War, as well as Ariel Vromen’s sci-fi thriller, Criminal.

On television, most notably, Dìrísù was seen in AMC’s Humans and in Netflix’s series, Black Mirror, for which he received the ‘Rising Star Award’ for the Screen Nation Film and Television Awards. He was selected as a Screen International ‘Star of Tomorrow’ and in 2017 received a Commendation at the Ian Charleson Awards for his performance in the title role of 'Coriolanus' at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Sọpẹ́'s native accent is London and with his Nigerian heritage he can do a great Nigerian accent.  He used a South Sudanese accent in His House.

Age Range

20s-30s

Accents

London*, Neutral, M.L.E., West African, Nigerian, African

Styles

Warm, Rich, Recognisable, Distinctive, Natural Reads, Legals, Home Studio

Credits

Tabby McTat (Animation, 2023) – 'Tabby McTat' (voice), BBC One
Slow Horses (TV, 2023) – 'Sean Donovan', Apple TV+, Series 3
Gangs of London (TV, 2020-2022) – 'Elliot Finch', Sky
Digging (Film, 2022) – 'Kwesi', Film 4
Mr Malcolm's List (Film, 2022) – 'Mr Malcolm', Rebelle Entertainment/Refinery29
Silent Night (Film, 2021) – 'James', Marv Studios
Mothering Sunday (Film, 2021) – 'Donald', Lionsgate UK/Film 4/Number 9 Films
Tides (Film, 2021) – 'Tucker', BerghausWöbke Filmproduktion
His House (Film, 2020) – 'Bol Majur', Netflix
Next of Kin (TV, 2018) – 'DS Stanley Hart', ITV
The Brothers Size (Theatre, 2018) – 'Ogun', Young Vic
Humans (TV, 2015-2018) – 'Fred', Channel 4
Sand Castle (Film, 2017) – 'Sgt Cole', Netflix
The Halycon (TV, 2017) – 'Sonny Sullivan', ITV
Coriolanus (RSC, 2017) (Theatre, 2017) – 'Coriolanus', RSC
The Huntsman: Winter's War (Film, 2016) – 'Tull', Universal Pictures
Black Mirror (TV, 2016) – 'Man in Jail', Netflix
Criminal (Film, 2016) – 'Fire Officer', Lionsgate
The Mill (TV, 2014) – 'Peter Gardner', Channel 4, Series 2

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Showreel Videos

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Trailer: Mr Malcolm's List
Mothering Sunday Trailer
Trailer: Silent Night
Interview: Mothering Sunday
Interview: Gangs of London
Gangs of London 'The Soldier'
His House Trailer: South Sudanese Accent

Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù voiceover news

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is to star in brand new Netflix series ‘Black Rabbit’ which has just started production
15th Apr 2024
The Gangs of London star will join co-stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman in a tale of sibling rivalry set in New York.
There's a sack full of TV magic showing this Christmas featuring our incredible artists
21st Dec 2023
See Robert Webb in Blood Actually, Michelle Greenidge in Doctor Who, Sutara Gayle in Ghosts, Celine Buckens in Castaways, Freddy Carter in Death in Paradise, Emmett J. Scanlan & James Northcote in Fool Me Once and Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù as the voice of Tabby McTat.
T’Nia Miller is to join the cast for Series 3 of Gangs of London
6th Dec 2023
She will play the formidable new Mayor of London, set to wreak havoc on the gangs. She joins Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù who will be back as leading character Elliot Finch.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù is the voice of Tabby McTat in the BBC’s TV adaptation of Julia Donaldson's much-loved children’s book of the same name
4th Dec 2023
The animated film will be shown over Christmas but you can get a sneak peek in the brand new trailer.
See Gangs of London star Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù in the new series of Slow Horses which is available on Apple TV+ from today
29th Nov 2023
He stars as Sean Donovan, the former head of security at the British embassy in Istanbul.
David Morrissey and Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù have both received nominations for Best Drama Performance at the National Television Awards
29th May 2023
They have been nominated for their respective roles in Sherwood and Gangs of London.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù was one of 100 men to appear alongside Ruth Wilson in her ‘astonishing' 24 hour play ‘The Second Woman’
22nd May 2023
The play took place at the Young Vic over the weekend and saw her act out a variation of the same scene with each man, most of whom were amateurs.
Series Two of Gangs of London starts on Sky Atlantic and NOW tonight with Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù returning as lead character Elliot Finch
20th Oct 2022
Jack Bennett also makes an appearance in the new series as an interrogator.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars in new Regency rom com Mr Malcolm’s List which is out in cinemas today.
1st Jul 2022
He plays the title role of Mr Malcolm, an eternal bachelor who is searching for the perfect wife.
The first trailer for romantic period drama Mr Malcolm's List, starring Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù in the title role, has just been released
26th May 2022
The Regency-era rom-com will be in cinemas nationwide from 1st July, with Sọpẹ́ playing eternal bachelor Mr Malcolm who is on a quest to find the perfect wife.
Sky has released a dramatic new trailer for Season 2 of Gangs of London starring Sopé Dirisu
19th May 2022
Sopé stars as undercover cop Elliot Finch in the BAFTA winning, Emmy nominated drama series.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars as Kwesi in new Film 4 short film 'Digging'
21st Mar 2022
The film is written and directed by Elliott Barnes-Worrell and is the fifth and final episode in Film 4's 'Foresight' series of short sci-fi films.
Sky releases first images and production teaser of Season 2 of Gangs of London starring Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù
20th Dec 2021
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù reprises his role as Elliot Finch and features prominently in our first view of the new series.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars in new black comedy 'Silent Night', in cinemas on Friday
29th Nov 2021
Sọpẹ́ stars alongside a brilliant cast including Keira Knightly and Matthew Goode in this apocalyptic Christmas comedy movie, released across the UK on Friday 3rd December.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars in critically acclaimed romantic period drama Mothering Sunday, released in cinemas on Friday 12th November
3rd Nov 2021
Based on the novel by Graham Swift, Sọpẹ́ plays Donald, an academic who falls in love with and marries the female protagonist, Jane Fairchild.
Wishing Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù all the luck at Sunday's EE BAFTA Film Awards. Please vote & watch the winners on Sunday 11th April on BBC One at 7pm.
9th Apr 2021
Nominated for 2021's EE Rising Star Award Dìrísù can be seen now on Netflix in Remi Weekes’ horror/thriller, His House, (‘Critic’s Choice Super’ winner + BIFA award nomination for ‘Best Actor’), + in the Sky Atlantic/AMC series, Gangs of London.
Sọpẹ́ Dìrísù nominated for BAFTA Rising Star Award
31st Mar 2021
Vote for Ṣọpẹ́ by clicking into this article. Winner announced 11 April. The award honours an emerging actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and ambition and has begun to capture the imagination of the British audiences.