8 Things You Didn’t Know About Lashana Lynch

Lashana Lynch is a British actress best known for her portrayal of Rosaline Capulet in the ABC period drama Still Star-Crossed. She was the first woman and person of color to play Agent 007 in the series. Lynch was excellent as Nomi, an MI6 agent, and 007’s successor.

She is doing an excellent job in her career, so in her honor, we have gathered some unknown facts about her that her fans may not be aware of.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Lashana Lynch

1. Her First Acting Gig

Lynch portrayed the well-known puppet in a school play. Shakespearean characters, comic book heroes, little wooden boys… clearly, this is not a typecast woman. ^[1]

2. What Inspires Her To Act

She was inspired to act by Disney. Lynch grew up watching Disney movies like The Little Mermaid and was captivated by the actors’ ability to convey so much emotion through their voices. ^[2]

3. She Can Sing Aswell

Lynch may be the first 007 to be able to sing. Lynch composes her own music and describes it as a “fusion of soul, jazz, and experimental.” ^[3]

4. Another Talent Of Writing

Let’s squeeze in one more talent for Lynch just because she’s fantastic. Lynch is a true playwright, and this isn’t just a hobby for her. Lynch wrote the play “Cross Words,” about a young poet who falls in love.

5. Watched Every Bond Movie For Her Role

Actors frequently conduct extensive research for their roles. Lynch prepared for the role of Nomi by watching every single James Bond film — a total of 53 hours of film.

6. Didn’t Know What She Was Auditioning For

Lashana will appear in Debbie Tucker Green’s upcoming British drama film based on her play of the same name. When Lashana was on the stage in London, Bond franchise producer Barbara Brocolli was also the play’s producer. She invited her to an audition for an unnamed project. ^[4]

7. Fitness Freak

Lashana understands how difficult acting is and spends a lot of time at the gym. She does yoga, runs two miles every now and then, meditates, and is very concerned about her mental health. She is spiritual, burns sage, and believes in the healing power of crystals. ^[5]

8. Loves Travelling Extensively

Lashana appears to have traveled extensively. According to her Instagram, she has traveled to wonderful places such as Mexico, Thailand, and Spain. Even while under lockdown, Lashana managed to get out into nature.