Emma Thompson, Joanna Lumley, and Jessica Hynes — three titans of British acting — arrive at an audition for the role of a lifetime: a complex, strong, modern woman. Each is armed with decades of experience and a formidable talent, poised to claim the part as their own. Behind the audition room door, however, awaits not just professional rivalry but a sharp, unexpected confrontation with their own ambitions, insecurities, and the ghosts of careers past. The quest for a single role becomes a hilarious and poignant mirror held up to the very nature of performance and identity.
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jessica Swale |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.8/10 (90 votes) |
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A razor-sharp satire that is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. The film skewers the vanities of the industry with precision, while never losing sight of the vulnerable, brilliant women at its center.
What lingers after the final curtain is the superb alchemy between the leads, whose every glance and barbed retort feels utterly authentic. It’s a celebration of craft and a quiet meditation on the roles we all play. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jessica Swale
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