In the vibrant city of New York, esteemed actresses Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley found their friendship reinforced through candid conversations and the shared experience of working on “Wicked Little Letters,” a film about women connected through scandalous correspondence. WhatsApp, not letters, is their current platform for communication.
“Our group chat is not something you’d print,” laughs Colman. “We express affection with enthusiasm and quite a bit of foul language.”
Buckley quips, “We are, indeed, wordsmiths.”
The night they first met, during a dramatic letters reading event, set the tone for their friendship, full of literary passion and late-night singing.
In “Wicked Little Letters,” directed by Thea Sharrock and releasing in theaters by Sony Pictures Classics, Colman and Buckley’s characters stand at opposite ends of the societal norms in 1919 England. Their characters—Edith, a traditionalist, and the outspoken single mother Rose—unexpectedly find themselves in the midst of a salacious mystery based on the actual Littlehampton Letters scandal.
As producers and actresses, Colman and her husband, Ed Sinclair, celebrate the film’s humorous, yet poignant exploration of women’s resilience against male dominance.
For Colman and Buckley, the film’s shooting dovetailed with vibrant evenings, music, and drinks under the New York sky—a reflection of their free-spirited nature.
Their friendship, both on and off the screen, extends into an appreciation for each other’s influence on personal growth and the unwavering candor that permeates their interactions.
As their interview concludes, thoughts turn towards evening plans, with the zest and spontaneity of their connection as evident as ever.
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FAQs about “Wicked Little Letters” and its Stars:
Q: What is “Wicked Little Letters” about?
A: It’s a film set in 1919 England, where two women, Edith and Rose, portrayed by Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley, are drawn into a mystery revolving around indecent letters causing a scandal in their village.
Q: Who directed “Wicked Little Letters”?
A: Thea Sharrock directed the film.
Q: Did Olivia Colman have an additional role in production?
A: Yes, Colman not only starred in the film but also produced it with her husband, Ed Sinclair.
Q: Are Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley friends in real life?
A: Yes, they have developed a close friendship since first meeting at a “Letters Live” performance.
Q: How do Colman and Buckley communicate in their private lives?
A: They maintain a humorous and profanity-laced group chat with their husbands on WhatsApp.
Q: What other project have Colman and Buckley worked on together?
A: They were both involved in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” though they did not share scenes as they played the same character at different ages.
Conclusion:
In an industry often characterized by fleeting connections, the camaraderie between Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley is a refreshingly genuine friendship that extends beyond the screen. “Wicked Little Letters” not only showcases their acting prowess but also embodies the unfiltered spirit of two friends reveling in the shared joy of their craft. As they embrace their quirkiness and the ability to convey raw emotion, whether through humor or drama, Buckley and Colman prove that authenticity is a potent recipe for magnetic performances and, perhaps more importantly, a life rich with laughter and loyalty.