🎬🎭 Acting Career

His transition to acting was marked by roles in Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler by DC Studios/Warner Bros., and the Golden Globes nominated Netflix drama The Diplomat, showcasing his versatility.

In 2024, he completed a multi-episodic role in the Doctor Who sci-fi spin-off The War Between The Land And The Sea, set to premiere in the UK on the BBC in early December 2025, with a global release via Disney+ in 2026 (where available).

In summer 2025, he made his TV soap debut in Emmerdale — one of Britain's longest running television soaps.

🎞️🏆 Film Work & Festivals

Waseem's other projects include the BFI-funded short Yellow Bucket which premiered at the LFF 2025, and the critically acclaimed Blue Snakes, which has won over 40 awards on the international festival circuit so far.

🚀🎙️ Upcoming Projects

He is currently working with an award-winning team as the presenter of a new sci-tech factual entertainment documentary Word of Mouth, part-funded by BBC, the British Film Institute and the National Lottery, commissioned by the Science & Natural History Unit at the NFTS. Filmed across the EU from summer 2025, the film looks at artificial intelligence and its impact across language and culture. The film is due to premiere at the BFI in March 2026.

💻📡 Tech Events & Appearances, Media Contributions

Beyond acting, Waseem is a prominent figure in technology journalism, hosting events and delivering keynotes bridging science fiction with science fact — thanks to his actor roles in the Whoniverse and DC Universe, expertly brought to bear through his tenure with the BBC's flagship technology brand CLICK.

He is currently the host of new B2B tech series "Connected with Experian", exploring how data and AI are reshaping industries. His expertise has also earned him recognition and coverage in global news media, including bbc.com, The Guardian, NTD News USA & UK, The Epoch Times, DesiBlitz, Electrek, Speech Technology Magazine and Futurism.

He is a sought-after freelance technology broadcast journalist, engaging in presenting, event hosting, public speaking, and podcasting. His hosting and panel moderating of an annual event for the Internet Watch Foundation led to CNN news coverage of a major announcement from the hybrid event in London.

His commercial work with prestigious brands and organisations such as HSBC Global and the UK Ministry of Defence further highlights his broad appeal and expertise.

📰🔬 Other Press

His science and technology insights and analysis have also been featured on BBC 5Live, Metro Online, Lifewire Magazine, GG2.net, IntelligentFinTech Magazine, Sri Lanka Weekly, thetechnational.com and his own #TheFutureTECHShow.

🌟 Summary

With a solid foundation in storytelling from his journalism studies at the University of Lincoln, Waseem Mirza continues to excel and innovate at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment performance — making him a dynamic and influential figure in both industries.

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