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Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in The White Lotus, recently spoke out against a controversial comedy sketch that mocked her teeth. The sketch, which aired on Saturday Night Live, depicted Wood with exaggerated features for a joke about fluoride. Wood, 31, criticized the sketch as “mean and unfunny,” stating that she does not regret speaking out against it as it broke a pattern of staying silent in the face of bullying.
The sketch received backlash from viewers, with one critic calling it a turn into “1970s misogyny.” Show bosses eventually apologized to Wood for the sketch. Speaking during a promotional tour for her new BBC romantic-comedy drama Film Club, Wood expressed her satisfaction with speaking out against the sketch, emphasizing the importance of addressing discomfort and standing up for oneself.
The upcoming BBC series, co-written by Wood and collaborator Ralph Davis, explores themes of loneliness, love, and mental health – topics influenced by Wood’s personal experience during the pandemic. Film Club follows a Friday night film club in Greater Manchester that turns into a fantasy cinema, centering on a romantic relationship between Wood’s character Evie and her best friend Noa, played by Nabhaan Rizwaan. Films served as a source of escape during the pandemic, inspiring the creation of Film Club.
Suranne Jones stars alongside Wood in Film Club, marking her first comedic role in a decade. Known for her dramatic roles in shows like Doctor Foster and Vigil, Jones plays the role of Suz, Evie’s mother. Jones connected with the character of Suz on a different level, describing her as neurotic and unaware of how much she impacts Evie. With upcoming projects in the pipeline, Jones will be filming a new series of Vigil in Scotland and Norway, while Wood is set to star in a movie in London with a plot that involves a bank robbery gone wrong, reminiscent of Thelma and Louise
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