Getting cast in a leading role in theMCUis a certain way how to become more famous and gain even more fans than before. However, that doesn’t mean that the actors who play theMCUsuperheroes don’t have a significant line of work outside this cinematic universe. Tatiana Maslany is a good example of that.
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Born in Canada in 1985, Tatiana Maslany started acting professionally when she was still a teenager, in the early 2000s. Since then, she amassed many roles both in movies and TV series. From her rich lineup of work that includes more than 70 credits, some movies and series naturally stand out. All MCU fans should watch them if they want to get more familiar with Maslany’s work before she appears as She-Hulk in the Disney Plus series.
5Woman In Gold (2015)
So far, Tatiana Maslany has been better known for her TV roles, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t do her fair share of movies as well. One of her more prominent roles was in this dramainspired by real events.Woman in Goldcenters on Maria Altmann, an elderly woman, who decides to get back the precious paintings Nazis stole from her family during World War Two.
The movie stars famous actors in the leading roles - Helen Mirren as Maria, and Ryan Reynolds as her lawyer Randy. It’s impossible to overlook Tatiana Maslany as well since she plays the younger version of Maria. She doesn’t have as much space in the movie as Helen Mirren but shines in every scene she appears in.
4The Nativity (2010)
The story of Nativity is well known even to those who haven’t read the Bible. The same can’t be said for this TV miniseries that has four episodes in total. If anybody wants to see Tatiana Maslany’s lesser-known work,The Nativityis a good choice as Maslany plays one of the leading parts in it and the miniseries currently has only slightly over 300 ratings on IMDb.
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Maslany portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, in all four episodes, and she appears in the series alongside other known actors, most notablyPeter Capaldi aka the Twelfth DoctorfromDoctor Who.
3Eastern Promises (2007)
Even though she was born in Canada, Tatiana Maslany has European ancestry. It served her well in this movie as she voiced the part of Tatiana, the character who puts the plot into motion thanks to her diary that Naomi Watts' midwife Anna Khitrova discovers.
The story is complicated and doesn’t spare its characters, which allows it to build an intense atmosphere. Even though the viewers never see Maslany in the movie, her voice is unmistakable, and Maslany doesn’t disappoint despite the fact that she doesn’t have as much space in this movie as some other actors.
23Below: Tales Of Arcadia
Tatiana Maslany is just as talented at voicing characters in animated series, and she’s at live acting. She proved it in this underappreciated series that aired for two seasons between 2018 and 2019. Despite the fact that multiple known names are attached to it, the series currently has only over 6 thousand ratings on IMDb which is very little in comparison to the most famous TV series. It centers on two royal teenagers who escape their home and hide on Earth. The problem is that bounty hunters are after them and if they find them, they’ll die. Tatiana Maslany voiced Aja, one of the main characters, in all 26 episodes.
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Other familiar names among the cast include Diego Luna, Glenn Close, Nick Frost, or Maslany’s MCU colleague Hayley Atwell.Guillermo del Toro is then responsible for creating the show, and as all fans of his previous work will know, his stories are often imaginative and populated with complex characters.3Below: Tales of Arcadiais enjoyable for both adults and children and those who would like to watch the series can stream it on Netflix.
1Orphan Black
Tatiana Maslany’s truly breakout role was in the sci-fi thriller seriesOrphan Blackwhich ran for five seasons between 2013 and 2017. Maslany starred in the leading role and got to show off her acting chops since she played not once but multiple people with different personalities. Despite the differences between them, Maslany was believable in every role she portrayed in the show.Orphan Blackoffered many surprising twistsand the audience never knew what to expect until it actually happened. It started when Maslany’s heroine Sarah witnessed the death of a woman who looked exactly like her. She took on her identity which led her to mysteries and surprises she never could have expected.
Considering the extent of Maslany’s role in the show and her performances, it’s no wonder she won an Emmy for it - as the first Canadian actress who ever managed it! An interesting fact is that before Maslany auditioned for the role and was cast, Elliot Page was considered for the part.
