Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel appears in leading roles opposite Ian McKellen in Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' hitting theaters tomorrow, and alongside Anne Hathaway in David Lowery's 'Mother Mary,' due out next week. These mark her first leads since her Emmy-winning series 'I May Destroy You' six years ago. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coel shared insights on her collaborations and her demanding new BBC/HBO/A24 series 'First Day on Earth.'

February 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Five years after the success of I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel is developing a new 10-part BBC drama titled First Day on Earth. The series marks her return to television following the acclaimed previous project.