Nicola Coughlan, star of Derry Girls, Harlots and new Netflix smash Bridgerton, looks ahead to 2021 with new hope
“I did one audition and got offered a role! Which is completely unheard of. I was honoured because Shonda Rhimes is one of the most powerful woman in television. She’s incredible. She’s broken down so many barriers in terms of gender representation, in terms of race on television. I thought, ‘Why has she picked me for this?’ I had imposter syndrome times 100. Then when I read about Penelope, I was like, ‘Oh God, people love her and want Emma Stone to play her. They’re going to be so disappointed that it is me.’”
I hope Nicola Coughlin is preparing herself for the tidal wave of affection that’s coming for her when they get to Penelope’s story.














