Michaela Coel discusses Phoebe Waller-Bridge comparisons: ‘It’s not surprising, is it?’
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If you look, you know, over the years, I think it’s, it’s not surprising, is it?” She continued: “I can’t say it grates, I think because it isn’t surprising.” However, Coel insisted that she was a fan of the Fleabag creator, saying: “I loved Crashing, which was the first thing I’d seen Phoebe Waller-Bridge do. So I have a lot of respect for her as an artist and as a woman in this industry.” Chewing Gum, Coel’s Bafta-winning first comedy series ran for two seasons on Channel 4 from 2015 to 2016. Her sexual assault drama, I May Destroy You, has been met with similar critical success, with The Independent‘s critic calling the series “an unparalleled exploration of sexual assault” in a five-star review.
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