Kojo Attah Talks Masters of the Universe, In The Grey and Taking Bigger Risks

Kojo Attah is a British Ghanaian actor whose career continues to gather momentum across film and television.

Following appearances in Supacell, Wrath of Man and Midsomer Murders, Attah now finds himself at the centre of two major releases, Guy Ritchie’s In The Grey and Masters of the Universe, where he takes on the role of Tri Klops.

As his profile continues to grow on both sides of the Atlantic, Attah reflects on navigating the action genre, working with filmmakers operating at the highest level, and embracing the challenges that come with taking bigger creative risks.

Please introduce yourself…
Kojo Attah, your favourite Ghana boy from Tottenham.

Describe your life right now in one word or sentence…
Pretty cool.

Why are we here?
To have a lovely time.

You’ve had two huge projects land back-to-back this summer with In The Grey and Masters of the Universe. Did it feel like a “moment” while filming them, or has it only really hit you now seeing everything come together?
Funnily enough, I filmed In The Grey in 2023, so a lot of life has happened since then, but it’s really dope it came out just before Masters Of The Universe dropped.

Tell us about your characters in both projects…
I play a character called ‘Baker‘ in In The Grey; he’s the explosives expert of the squad, and in Masters … I play ‘Tri-Klops ‘, a mercenary & one of Skeletor’s minions. They both do some questionable things, but I promise I’m a nice guy.

Guy Ritchie directed and wrote In the Grey, and it’s not the first time you’ve worked with him. What have you learned from being in his orbit?
Vision comes first. You have to be intentional with everything, trust your ideas and move with confidence.

Masters of the Universe already has a huge fanbase, do you feel pressure stepping into projects with that built-in audience and expectation?
There is definitely pressure because you want to do the role justice for those who love the project and the character. But it’s very exciting because I’ve been able to meet and have conversations with some truly dope people, and of course bringing such a cool character to live action for the first time. So it’s a huge honour and blessing.

You train in Muay Thai. How much does that physical discipline help you in your work on screen?
It’s huge. If I didn’t have Muay Thai, I’d be somewhere in Arkham Asylum with The Joker. It keeps me grounded and centred when life gets a bit crazy.

Looking at your journey so far, from Midsomer Murders and Wrath of Man to Supacell and now these major studio projects, what do you think has changed most in you as an actor?
There’s definitely a part of me that is seeking and embracing challenge more than I have in the past, and I’ve done a fair bit of growing over the last few years, which I feel is exciting to bring to what’s to come.

Supacell became such an important cultural moment, especially for Black British sci-fi storytelling. What did that experience mean to you personally and creatively?
It was a huge moment for Black British culture, and it was great to be filming on streets essentially parallel to the ones I grew up on. Glad I was part of it.

Is there a role or project so far that shifted something in you creatively, where you came away thinking differently about yourself or your potential?
Working with Guy Ritchie always teaches me a lot. The sets are high energy; you don’t have time to be in your head overthinking things, which I’ve done from time to time.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU …

If not this, then what? An Athlete, or a fireman.

What’s made you sad, mad & glad this week? Glad, I’ve enjoyed doing press for the movies, but sad and mad because I know Ghana are coming to stress me out in the World Cup.

What are you watching right now? Just started Paradise season two.

What are you reading? Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.

The last film you watched? Michael. Too many bangers, man.

The last TV series you binged? 24 I think it may be the GOAT. Shout out, Jack Bauer.

The last live music event you went to? It’s been a sec, but I missed J Hus at the Royal Albert Hall, and I’ll be sad about it forever.

What’s currently on your playlist? Lots of Afrobeats, and I’m a true amapiano warrior. Song on repeat? Wizkid’s Money & Love.

What podcast are you listening to? 90s Baby Show, they crack me up.

What’s on your bucket list? Starting my own production company and opening my own gym.

Where’s your happy place? Being with my son.

Celebrate someone else… Jeymes Samuel. Awesome director. I would love to cook with him on Streets of Rage.

Celebrate yourself… I’ve recently leaned into taking big swings. Which means putting certain things behind me that I’d gotten too comfortable with and taking bigger risks.

What’s next? I would love to play a spy of some sort. I have a nice tux I’m looking to wear.

Where can we find you? Kojoatz on Instagram.

Where can we watch you at work? Head to your local cinema.