Summary
Olivia Colmanis 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 rolewhen she starred as Sophie Chapman in the British sitcomPeep Show.However,Colman began to receive worldwide recognition and acclaim when she played Angela Burr inThe 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, includingThe Favourite, Fleabag, The Crown, The Father, The Lost Daughter, Heartstopper,andThe Bear.She took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Queen Anne inThe Favouritein 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, includingWicked Little Letters.
Wicked Little Letters Is Now Streaming On Netflix
Olivia Colman Plays Edith Swan
The 2023 British black comedy mystery filmWicked Little Lettersis 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 involvingColman’s mysterious roleas Edith.Wicked Little Lettersbegins with Edith receiving anonymous hate mailand chronicles the investigation into who is sending the letters.
Timothy Spall
Edward Swan
Wicked Little Letterspremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on August 25, 2025,before StudioCanal released it in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2025. Finally, more than five months later,Wicked Little Lettershas 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
Olivia Colmanis undoubtedly one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood, andthe generally positively reviewedWicked Little Lettershighlights 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 Lettersis a dark comedy, a genre that Colman notably thrives in, making it the perfect film for the English actress.
Wicked Little Letters
Cast
Based on a stranger than fiction true story,Wicked Little Lettersfollows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women - led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) - begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
