Jodie Comer credits Stephen Graham for career guidance

Jodie Comer, a well-known actress, has spoken fondly about the early support she received from fellow actor Stephen Graham. The two actors first worked together in 2012 on the BBC miniseries "Good Cop." At that time, Comer's talent impressed Graham, who later helped her launch her career by introducing her to his agent. Since then, Jodie has achieved significant success, winning BAFTAs and other awards. She gained fame for her role as Villanelle in "Killing Eve." In her acceptance speech for the Best Leading Actress BAFTA in 2022, she expressed gratitude to Graham for his kindness and support. Over the years, Jodie has highlighted the importance of Graham's encouragement. He advised her to keep her Scouse accent, which she believed to be a liability. She found it inspiring to have a mentor from her own background in the acting industry, where there are fewer working-class actors. Stephen Graham praised Jodie's talent during their early collaboration and was eager to work with her again in the pandemic-themed drama "Help." Both actors shared a commitment to telling important stories through their work, particularly those that resonate with their home city of Liverpool.