The TV-series is based on the novel of writer Stephanie Danler. The English actress should play the lead character of «Sweetbitter», a 22-year-old girl named Tess who comes to New York in search of a better life. The heroine finds a job in one of the best New York restaurants, but soon she faces the seamy side of urban life, including drugs and alcohol. Teledrama’s premiere is scheduled for May 6. The first season will include six half-hour episodes.
In addition to «Maleficent», the young Englishwoman played in the films «Never Let Me Go», «Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children», and «Tarzan.»