The 8 Best Sophie Wilde Roles

Sophie Wilde has moved quickly across Australian productions and international projects, building a résumé that spans contemporary horror, teen drama, courtroom thrillers, and classic literary adaptations. Trained at NIDA, she has taken lead and key supporting parts in series and features made for cinemas, broadcasters, and streamers.

This updated list focuses on released movies and shows only, with clear production details, character information, episode or format context, key collaborators, and distribution pathways. Each entry follows a consistent format so you can see exactly where the role fits in her screen career.

‘Talk to Me’ (2023) – Mia

A24’s supernatural horror ‘Talk to Me’ features Wilde as Mia, a teenager who participates in a ritual using an embalmed hand said to let the living commune with the dead. The film was directed by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou and released internationally following a festival run, with principal cast including Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, and Miranda Otto.

Wilde’s role places Mia at the center of a possession narrative that intertwines peer dynamics and grief. The production was shot in Australia and rolled out through theatrical release before moving to digital platforms and home entertainment, expanding its audience beyond its initial markets.

‘Everything Now’ (2023) – Mia Polanco

In Netflix’s teen dramedy ‘Everything Now’, Wilde plays Mia Polanco, a sixth-form student returning to school after inpatient treatment for an eating disorder. The show was created by Ripley Parker and produced by Left Bank Pictures, with an ensemble that includes Lauryn Ajufo, Noah Thomas, and Stephen Fry.

Across the series, Mia’s storyline covers therapy follow-ups, family interactions, and school life, with diary-like narrative devices used alongside ensemble scenes. All episodes were released globally on Netflix, with the production set and filmed in the UK.

‘You Don’t Know Me’ (2021) – Kyra

BBC One’s four-part drama ‘You Don’t Know Me’ adapts Imran Mahmood’s novel about a defendant known as Hero who recounts how his relationship with Kyra led to a murder charge. Wilde plays Kyra opposite Samuel Adewunmi, with the series written by Tom Edge and produced by Snowed-In Productions.

The series structure alternates between courtroom sequences and flashbacks that place Kyra at the center of events in London’s criminal underworld. Following its UK broadcast, the show was licensed to Netflix for international streaming, making it available to a wider audience outside the original transmission window.

‘Eden’ (2021) – Scout

The Stan Original series ‘Eden’ is a coastal-noir mystery following the aftermath of a young woman’s disappearance in a Northern New South Wales town. Wilde appears as Scout, whose ties to the community connect several threads in the investigation. The ensemble includes BeBe Bettencourt and Keiynan Lonsdale, with location shooting on the NSW coast.

The production uses a multi-perspective approach, with each episode adding character-specific information that advances the central case. The series premiered on Stan in Australia, with international rights sales bringing it to additional territories via partner platforms.

‘Tom Jones’ (2023) – Sophia Western

‘Tom Jones’ is a limited-series adaptation of Henry Fielding’s novel, produced by Mammoth Screen for ITV and MASTERPIECE. Wilde plays Sophia Western, whose relationship with Tom drives the social and romantic arcs of the story. Solly McLeod leads as Tom, with supporting appearances by Shirley Henderson and Hannah Waddingham.

The production combines period-accurate costuming and location work with a streamlined script for a concise multi-episode run. Episodes aired on ITV in the UK and on MASTERPIECE on PBS in the United States, with catch-up and on-demand availability following broadcast.

‘Boy Swallows Universe’ (2024) – Caitlyn Spies

Netflix’s ‘Boy Swallows Universe’, adapted from Trent Dalton’s novel, follows Eli Bell through Brisbane family upheavals and criminal entanglements. Wilde portrays Caitlyn Spies, a journalist whose reporting intersects with Eli’s investigations and ambitions. The main cast includes Felix Cameron, Travis Fimmel, Simon Baker, Phoebe Tonkin, and Bryan Brown.

Caitlyn’s newsroom storyline introduces professional stakes and media processes within the show’s broader coming-of-age and crime elements. The series launched worldwide on Netflix, with all episodes released simultaneously for binge viewing across regions.

‘The Portable Door’ (2023) – Sophie Pettingel

Fantasy feature ‘The Portable Door’ adapts Tom Holt’s J. W. Wells & Co. novels and pairs Wilde’s Sophie Pettingel with Patrick Gibson’s Paul Carpenter as interns at a magical London firm. The Jim Henson Company and Story Bridge Films co-produced the film, which also stars Christoph Waltz and Sam Neill.

The plot follows the interns as they uncover corporate maneuvers within a bureaucracy that manages enchantment and contracts. After an Australian theatrical release, the film was made available on streaming platforms, extending access beyond its initial territories.

‘Babygirl’ (2024) – Esme

‘Babygirl’ is an A24 feature written and directed by Halina Reijn, set inside a high-profile company where a powerful executive begins a relationship with a younger employee. Wilde plays Esme, appearing alongside Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas. The film premiered at major festivals before a wider release.

The production focuses on workplace interactions, public-relations pressures, and personal consequences, with scenes staged across corporate interiors and off-site settings. Following its theatrical window, the title moved to premium digital and later home-entertainment availability in successive markets.

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