Wagner Moura has emerged as a recurring collaborator with Netflix, building on his career momentum following his acclaimed performance in “Narcos” more than a decade ago. His latest streaming project, “The Last House,” directed by Louis Leterrier, currently ranks among the platform’s top releases. In the film, Moura portrays Jason Delgado, an engineer who, alongside his wife Ann (played by Greta Lee), must protect their two children when their home becomes mysteriously sealed by an unknown force, forcing the family to survive with depleting resources.
Moura has deliberately pursued a range of diverse roles since his departure from “Narcos” in 2016, intentionally avoiding typecasting as the criminal character that made him famous. His recent work includes appearances in Alex Garland’s “Civil War” and an Oscar-nominated dual performance in “The Secret Agent.” The actor attributes this varied trajectory to both his selective approach to roles and broader cultural shifts in the entertainment industry. He noted that Hollywood’s perception of Latino performers is evolving, with the industry increasingly viewing Latino and Latina actors as multidimensional characters capable of portraying professionals across various fields rather than limiting them to stereotypical roles.
The production of “The Last House” presented unique physical and emotional demands on the cast. Moura revealed that the film was shot sequentially, which he found beneficial for character development despite the production’s unexpectedly grueling nature. He lost several kilograms to authentically portray the effects of starvation and dehydration his character experiences. A notable coincidence occurred when Moura won best actor at Cannes for “The Secret Agent” while filming a mundane scene involving minimal resources on the “Last House” set.
Beyond “The Last House,” Moura’s upcoming projects include a role in an “Ocean’s” franchise prequel featuring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper, as well as appearances in “Flesh of the Gods” directed by Panos Cosmatos alongside Kristen Stewart. He is also preparing to make his U.S. directorial debut on “Last Night at the Lobster,” in which he intends to act as well. Additionally, Moura is performing in a European theater production before joining the “Ocean’s” project.
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