Phoebe Waller-Bridge rose to fame in the UK with her irreverent sitcom, collapse.However, she gained international fame and critical acclaim for her now iconic comedy flea bag, which earned her numerous awards, including three Emmys, a Bafta and a Golden Globe. Now, Waller-Bridge is back, this time on the big screen, James Mangoldmuch-anticipated blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Fortune.
Although Waller-Bridge has surprisingly few credits, she has a solid résumé. From TV series to film, her career has included multiple fan-favorite and critically acclaimed projects that have high ratings on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
7 Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 64%
Simon Curtis‘ 2017 biographical drama goodbye christopher robin Star Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie. The storyline follows AA Milne and his Winnie the Pooh creation based on his son Christopher Robin’s plush collection. Waller-Bridge gives a brief but memorable performance as Mary Brown.
Although goodbye christopher robin While the film struggles to balance the film’s wartime commentary with wholesome source material, it’s still a loving tribute to one of literature’s most beloved creations. Gleason anchors the film with a sweet and soulful performance, and the film’s plot avoids overly sentimental gimmicks, though there are ample opportunities to do so.
6 Indiana Jones and the Disk of Fate (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 66%
There are many wonderful bravado heroes in the movie, but Indiana Jones remains one of the best. harrison ford is back with his favorite role, teaming up with james mangold Indiana Jones and the Wheel of FortuneIn the story, an intrepid archaeologist confronts a former Nazi in search of a powerful object – the Dial of Fate. Waller-Bridge plays Helena, Jones’ goddaughter whose father is obsessed with dials.
Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Fortune It has received mixed reviews. Many praised the film for its nostalgic tone and exciting action sequences, but others noted that the series seemed to have lost steam. Waller-Bridge’s chemistry with Ford is one of the film’s strongest points, and the actress proved to be a valuable and dynamic addition to the series’ final installment.
5 Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 69%
Alden Ehrenreich Played a young Han Solo in the unfairly maligned 2018 space opera Solo: A Star Wars Story.The plot follows Han who met Chewbacca ten years ago and joined a dangerous heist new Hopeevent. emilia clark, woody harrelson, donald gloverand Dandyway Newton Waller-Bridge also stars, voicing Lando Calrissian’s droid companion and navigator L3-37.
Notorious for bogged down production, Solo: A Star Wars Story It faces an uphill battle at the box office. However, time has been kind to the film, with many praising Ehrenreich’s performance and supporting cast, including Clarke and Newton. Waller-Bridge lives up to the rich history of the series’ memorable robots; her character retells some previously established truths, but the actress’ performance is so vivid and dynamic that the change is entirely reasonable.
4 Manly Man (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%
simon pegg and bell lake 2015 Romantic Comedy Stars man up. The plot revolves around a woman who is mistaken for a man’s blind date, leading to an unexpected but life-changing relationship. Waller-Bridge has a small role as Katie, though the film remains firmly focused on its two protagonists.
man up While not an instantly classic romantic comedy, it’s still a charming and entertaining piece of work. Peggy and Bell are a perfectly chaotic duo, and the script offers several hilarious and touching moments that set the film above the plethora of other rom-coms that come out each year.
3 Crash (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%
Written, created and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, collapse featuring an ensemble cast including Jonathan Bailey and Amit Shah. The plot revolves around six young men in their twenties who work as guardians of an estate in a dilapidated hospital while dealing with mounting sexual tension and personal issues.
messy and funny, collapse This is a one-of-a-kind show that benefits from Waller-Bridge’s poignant, poignant humor. The show’s stellar cast fit perfectly with Waller-Bridge’s vision for a delightfully unhinged comedy that made the most of its limited six-episode run.
2 “Old Town” (2013-2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
broadchurch Already a modern classic on British TV.This crime drama stars powerful stars Olivia Colman and david tennant Two detectives investigate the death of a young boy in the fictional English town of Broadchurch. Waller-Bridge plays Abby Thompson, a junior lawyer and a main supporting character in the second season.
Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as a masterpiece of the crime genre, broadchurch is one of the most gripping shows of the past decade.Coleman and Tennant delivered career-best work over the show’s three series, with Jody Whitaker and Jonathan Bailey. Waller-Bridge delivers a solid second season, bringing her trademark sharp humor without distracting from the show’s tense and riveting drama.
1 “Life in London” (2016-2019)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
Waller-Bridge’s great book, flea bag, an instant TV classic and a breakthrough achievement in modern comedy. The actress created, wrote and starred in the show, which follows a cynical and witty woman in London. The show boasts a stellar supporting cast, including the impeccable Olivia Colman, Sean Cliffordand andrew scott.
flea bag It’s a triumph in every sense of the word: smart, sharp, funny, subversive. The show benefits from Waller-Bridge’s insightful writing, crafting a quirky yet deeply human story of love, loss, tragedy, and faith. With one of the most unique and original characters in modern television, Fleabag is also one of the boldest and bravest explorations of the human psyche on mainstream television. flea bag It’s easy to see why Waller-Bridge is a star; a performance like this can only come from an extremely creative and intuitive mind.
