LAURYN AJUFO TAKES THE STAGE IN 'CHEWING GUM DREAMS' REVIVAL
The British actress is stepping into the iconic role that launched Michaela Coel's legendary career — and we're here for it.
It's official: Lauryn Ajufo is about to walk in the footsteps of a TV icon! The British actress, who earned a British Independent Film Award nod for her role in "Boiling Point," is set to lead an upcoming revival of "Chewing Gum Dreams" — the landmark semi-autobiographical one-woman play that first introduced the world to Michaela Coel, according to Variety.
Coel originally developed the play as her final-year project at the prestigious Guildhall School, and it became the springboard for everything that followed — from her hit HBO series "I May Destroy You" to her status as one of the most celebrated voices in British entertainment. Talk about big shoes to fill!
Now Ajufo gets her moment to make the role her own in this fresh revival of the beloved play. For the actress, it's a dream gig that puts her center stage in one of the most talked-about pieces of contemporary theatre. The show promises to capture the raw, funny, and deeply personal story that made Coel a star in the first place.
No word yet on when the revival hits the stage, but trust us — this one's gonna be on everybody's radar!
Sources · Variety