Netflix The Decameron star Jessica Plummer spills on 'misunderstood' role in raunchy historical comedy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJessica Plummer, renowned for her role as Filomena in The Decameron, has swapped the ins and outs of EastEnders for the Black Death in Netflix's recent medieval comedy.
The actress had previously captivated audiences with her spellbinding performance as Chantelle Atkins in the distinguished BBC soap, but she now embraces a character vastly contrasting in the uproarious fresh drama set seven centuries back.
In a period when the plague was wreaking havoc across Europe, noblewoman Filomena, along with her maid Licisca (played by Sex Education's Tanya Reynolds) are given an opportunity to abscond from the epidemic at an opulent villa.
During their stay, Filomena anticipates luring a wealthy suitor to secure her destiny, however, the celebration takes an unforeseen turn, spiralling into disarray, leading to Filomena being deprived of her title owing to a startling case of identity confusion. READ MORE: READ MORE: Reflecting on her character, Jessica opened up: "When I first read the script, I thought she was bratty and entitled, which she is", reports the Express.
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