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Chic Sleuth Lesley Manville Back on TV
24 Sep
Summary
- Lesley Manville achieved stratospheric stardom in the last 15 years.
- She stars as a chic sleuth in her new TV series, Marble Hall Murders.
- Manville, now 70, grew up on a council estate in Hove, East Sussex.
Lesley Manville has transitioned from a respected actor to a celebrated star over the past 15 years, earning accolades such as a Tony Award, two Oliviers, and an Oscar nomination. She is now set to star as a chic sleuth in Anthony Horowitz's new TV series, "Marble Hall Murders," her latest venture into gripping mysteries.
Manville, who feels a strong connection to her character Susan Ryeland, appreciates the role's independence and style, noting similarities to her own clarity about identity. This new series continues Horowitz's tradition of intertwining fact and fiction, with Manville willingly reprising her role at the author's request.
Her career began with a classically trained voice, leading to musicals before a pivotal meeting with director Mike Leigh. Leigh's guidance helped Manville discover her passion for character acting, resulting in defining roles in films like "Another Year" and "All or Nothing."
Despite reaching 70, Manville shows no signs of slowing down, embracing challenging roles in theatre and television. She remains an energetic and formidable performer, with upcoming projects including "August: Osage County" and a new Prime series, "Escorted."
