Olivia Colman's Dark Comedy That Went Completely Under The Radar In 2023 Is Now Streaming

Summary Olivia Colman shines in the dark comedy "Wicked Little Letters."

The film is based on a scandal involving Colman's character, Edith Swan.

"Wicked Little Letters" premiered at TIFF and is now streaming on Netflix.

Olivia Colman is a renowned and exceptionally talented actress, but even some of her films fall under the radar, including one dark comedy that premiered in September 2023. As an English actress, Colman got her breakthrough acting role when she starred as Sophie Chapman in the British sitcom Peep Show. However, Colman began to receive worldwide recognition and acclaim when she played Angela Burr in The Night Manager, which earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

Colman went on to star in numerous acclaimed movies and TV shows, including The Favourite, Fleabag, The Crown, The Father, The Lost Daughter, Heartstopper, and The Bear. She took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Queen Anne in The Favourite in 2019 and received two more Oscar nominations in 2021 and 2022. So, it's safe to say that Colman's career has taken off in the past eight years. Nevertheless, some of Colman's projects are still severely underrated, including Wicked Little Letters.

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Wicked Little Letters Is Now Streaming On Netflix

Olivia Colman Plays Edith Swan

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The 2023 British black comedy mystery film Wicked Little Letters is now available to stream on Netflix. Olivia Colman stars as the main character, Edith Swan, a spinster and devout Christian residing in Littlehampton, West Sussex, England, in the 1920s. The movie is based on a true story, depicting a scandal involving Colman's mysterious role as Edith. Wicked Little Letters begins with Edith receiving anonymous hate mail and chronicles the investigation into who is sending the letters.

Wicked Little Letters Cast Role Olivia Colman Edith Swan Jessie Buckley Rose Gooding Anjana Vasan PC Gladys Moss Joanna Scanlan Ann Gemma Jones Victoria Swan Malachi Kirby Bill Lolly Adefope Kate Eileen Atkins Mabel Timothy Spall Edward Swan

Wicked Little Letters premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2023, before StudioCanal released it in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2024. Finally, more than five months later, Wicked Little Letters has made its way to Netflix. Now, international audiences can enjoy the under-the-radar film and witness Colman's talent in the dark comedy.

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Wicked Little Letters Is Great At Showcasing Olivia Colman's Acting Strengths

The Dark Comedy Highlights Colman's Talent

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Olivia Colman is undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood, and the generally positively reviewed Wicked Little Letters highlights her specific strengths in her field. Colman has perfected playing characters based on real-life figures (Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth II, etc.), as seen in the 2023 movie. Plus, Wicked Little Letters is a dark comedy, a genre that Colman notably thrives in, making it the perfect film for the English actress.