Nicola Coughlan to star in new season of Channel 4’s I Am

Nicola Coughlan is set to lead the next instalment of Channel 4’s critically acclaimed anthology series I Am, the broadcaster announced today.

The Galway-born actor, best known for her roles in Derry Girls and Bridgerton, will star in I Am Helen, a two-part story created in collaboration with series creator Dominic Savage.

First broadcast in 2019, the BAFTA-winning series is known for its standalone episodes that explore women's experiences through character-driven, improvised storytelling.

Each episode is co-developed by Savage alongside its lead actor.

Past participants have included Kate Winslet, Letitia Wright, Lesley Manville and Samantha Morton.

"It’s an absolute honour to be part of telling the next I Am… story alongside Dominic Savage — a singular talent and a storyteller deeply committed to exploring the breadth of the female experience," said Coughlan.

"To follow in the footsteps of the brilliant women who’ve collaborated with him on this series feels truly surreal, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be embarking on this journey.”

She will appear opposite English actor Joe Cole, known for starring alongside Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders and for his roles in Gangs of London and A Prayer Before Dawn.

At the time of writing, Channel 4 has yet to confirm a broadcast date for I Am Helen.