Vanessa Kirby is stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) spotlight as Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, yet her next project could prove even more exhilarating. After making her film debut in 2010, she’s rapidly become a standout figure in Hollywood, marking her territory among the industry’s elite.
Her breakthrough role as Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown garnered numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy nomination. Her ascent continued with significant roles in blockbuster franchises like Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious, culminating in an Academy Award nomination for her compelling lead performance in Pieces of a Woman in 2021.
Kirby’s upcoming Marvel role symbolizes a peak in her evolving career, with her return as Invisible Woman in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday already on the horizon. However, before she joins the Avengers, Kirby is set to star in a gripping Netflix thriller that recently unveiled its haunting trailer.
Netflix Unveils First Trailer for Night Always Comes
Desperate Measures in One Unforgettable Night
In Night Always Comes, Kirby portrays Lynette, a woman driven to create a better life for herself and her developmentally disabled brother. With their mother squandering their house down payment on a new car, Lynette resorts to perilous, illegal means to gather $25,000 in just one night.
The film features a star-studded cast including Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Randall Park, Eli Roth, and Julia Fox. Directed by Benjamin Caron and written by Sarah Conradt, it is set to premiere on Netflix on August 15, 2025.
The recently released trailer for Night Always Comes showcases Kirby’s fierce and driven portrayal of Lynette. Throughout the night, her character finds herself tangled in a web of shady dealings, steal a car, and engaging in physical confrontations. The tension is palpable, and fans are eager to see how her frantic night unfolds.
Kirby Enters a New Realm of Emotion and Action
A Showcase for Her Acting Brilliance
Following a noted performance in Pieces of a Woman, Night Always Comes promises yet another opportunity for Kirby to showcase her versatility. Her commanding screen presence positions her perfectly for leading roles in crime thrillers, further solidifying her status as a multifaceted actress.
It’s refreshing to witness Kirby balancing dramatic roles while embracing her ascent in the Marvel Universe. As she prepares for her role in Fantastic Four and presumably the next Avengers film, there’s hope she will continue to explore these intense dramatic narratives, enriching the audience’s understanding of her extensive range following her upcoming Netflix project.
For fans excited about Vanessa Kirby’s journey or intrigued by the darker, more suspenseful themes in modern cinema, Oppenheimer and other captivating films are certainly worth exploring in this evolving cinematic landscape.