Actor Daniel Kaluuya, known for his outstanding performance in the psychological horror film Get Out, has been immortalized with a statue in Leicester Square. The statue, unveiled at a ceremony attended by the Hollywood star himself, depicts a pivotal scene from the film where Kaluuya’s character is hypnotized and finds himself in the “Sunken Place.”
Kaluuya, who rose to fame with his role in Get Out, expressed his gratitude for the public’s support in choosing him to join the “Scenes in the Square” trail of star statues. The success of Get Out, which grossed over £190m at the box office and became a horror classic, has had a profound impact on the representation of black experiences in cinema.
Since his breakout role in Get Out, Kaluuya has gone on to star in blockbuster films like Black Panther and deliver an Oscar-winning performance in Judas and the Black Messiah. Despite his Hollywood success, the London-born actor remains grounded in his roots, stating, “London is me, I am London, I really come from here.”
The statue unveiling ceremony was a celebration of Kaluuya’s modern cinematic success and homegrown British talent, adding him to the prestigious list of film icons honored in Leicester Square’s Scenes in the Square trail. Fans and critics alike continue to praise Kaluuya’s talent and contribution to the film industry, solidifying his status as a rising star in Hollywood.
