Lupita Nyong'o is ready for rom-coms, opens up about 'Quiet Place' and praises co-star Joseph Quinn

Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is ready to embrace a new genre – romantic comedies. While celebrating her illustrious career at an event hosted by Paramount Pictures and Hollywood Confidential, Nyong'o expressed her eagerness to delve into the world of laughter and love.

Despite her resume, including dramatic roles in "12 Years a Slave" and "Black Panther," Nyong'o is eager to showcase her comedic talents. She has even resorted to posting funny videos on social media to convince Hollywood executives of her lighthearted side.

Currently starring in the "Quiet Place" prequel, "A Quiet Place: Day One," Nyong'o praised the franchise's creator, John Krasinski, for his imaginative world-building. She also had kind words for her co-star, Joseph Quinn, describing him as a hardworking, gentlemanly team player with whom she shares great chemistry.

"A Quiet Place: Day One" shifts the setting from a farm to the bustling streets of New York City during an alien invasion. Nyong'o believes the film is an homage to the city and encourages audiences to experience its immersive cinematic qualities in theaters.

The event, part of the Hollywood Confidential series, aims to inspire and empower the next generation of diverse talent in the entertainment industry.