Simone Ashley’s latest role in the rom-com Picture This gives us Kate Sharma Bridgerton vibes with a more modern-day twist.
Ashley stars as Pia, a career-driven photographer trying to make a way for herself. She’s so busy that love has taken a back seat. Much to her mother’s dismay, she doesn’t even think she wants to get married. As Pia states in the trailer, she’s building a life for herself and doesn’t need a man to do that. But, sometimes, our lives don’t go as we pictured them as we see her unexpectedly reconnect with her first love, Charlie. Played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, they reunite while attending an event for her sister’s wedding. From the looks of the trailer, it’s clear that the two don’t seem to be quite over the other.
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Like Kate Sharma, Pia values independence and the ability to make choices for her future. Her family seems to have other plans as they decide to set her up on several dates, like speed dating, where she will ultimately pick the winner she can bring to her sister’s wedding. Pia is so not into this idea. And after seeing three of the guys in the trailer, we can see why. One is willing to stab a baby in the throat to have her bone structure. Another seems nice enough but is allergic to peanuts. And then there’s the dude (Phil Dunster) who believes the earth is flat.
Picture This looks like it will be a good time, and we’re excited to see it because there are not nearly enough rom-coms out there featuring women of color as the lead. Especially one that honors the culture of the actress. We hope Picture This will do this while telling a fun love story. Ashley is a great actress, and we’re looking forward to seeing her play Pia. We’re also looking forward to watching Fiennes Tiffin as the lost love attempting to get back the one that got away.
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Watch the trailer for Picture This below:
In addition to Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Picture This stars Luke Fetherston, Anoushka Chadha, and Sindhu Vee and will premiere on Prime Video on March 6th.
