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Aug 25, 2025 Join Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman as she shares her journey from comedy to drama. She humorously discusses the challenges of balancing family life with an acting career while navigating cultural differences. Olivia also dives into her upcoming comedy project inspired by 'War of the Roses,' and reflects on the significance of mentorship in her career. Expect laughter as she shares behind-the-scenes stories from 'The Favourite' and her love for guilty pleasures, including reality TV and game nights.
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Choosing Home Over Constant Travel
- Olivia describes living in the English countryside with her husband and family while working selectively to stay close to home.
- She admits she’s gotten better at saying no to preserve family life and avoid long separations.
Breakthrough From A Risky Casting
- Olivia Colman recalls Paddy Considine taking a punt on her by casting her in Tyrannosaur, which launched her dramatic career.
- She credits that early break for opening doors into more serious roles beyond comedy.
Peep Show Opened TV Comedy Doors
- Colman recounts joining Peep Show after writers Rob and David and Sam Bain needed a woman and auditioned her at the BBC.
- She credits that show with cementing her career in television comedy.