Channel 4 has released a first look at Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and Peaky Blinders star Joe Cole in the "deeply terrifying" next part of its anthology series I Am. Titled I Am Helen, the upcoming drama stars Coughlan as the titular character.
The latest instalment of the critically acclaimed anthology series created, written and directed by Dominic Savage, will explore the "experience of womanhood within a world shaped by masculine power, aggression, and control".
"Told through a female lens, the story examines the pressures and expectations placed on women while confronting the realities of toxic masculinity and the damage it can create in modern relationships."
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I Am Helen follows three previous seasons that explored women's personal experiences through individual stories. In 2023, Kate Winslet led the third season, I Am Ruth, which won two BAFTAs and received critical acclaim.
Debuting in 2019, series one starred Vicky McClure in I Am Nicola, Samantha Morton in I Am Kirsty, and Gemma Chan in I Am Hannah. Season two starred Suranne Jones in I Am Victoria, Letitia Wright in I Am Danielle and Lesley Manville in I Am Maria.
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Last year, Coughlan confirmed that filming had wrapped on her part of the anthology. Sharing a picture of herself with Savage on Instagram, she captioned the post: "That’s a wrap on I Am Helen.
"It’s been an experience that has been in equal parts deeply terrifying and deeply liberating. I’m immeasurably grateful to the brilliant @i.am.dominicsavage for trusting me to tell this story.
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"I’ve been so lucky to act alongside the incredibly talented @theotherjoecole and the rest of the stellar cast put together by @shaheenbaigcasting @meandyouprods, who have been so supportive and made this project happen.
"And last but not least I’m so grateful to the small but mighty crew who made this show, what an honour to share this experience alongside you.
"I Am Helen will be coming so @channel4 at some point and I can’t wait to share it with you all x."
I Am Helen will air on Channel 4 later this year.
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