 From 4 August to 8 October 2011, Wilson starred in the title role of Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" at the Donmar Warehouse alongside Jude Law.Her performance prompted "The Guardian" to devote an editorial to Wilson's "courageous, edgy and compelling talent".In 2014, Wilson began starring as Alison Bailey on the drama television series "The Affair", created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi.