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**Kenneth Branagh Praises Jodie Comer, Comparing Her to Meryl Streep**

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Award-winning filmmaker Kenneth Branagh has lauded Jodie Comer with the highest praise in Hollywood, drawing comparisons to the legendary Meryl Streep. Branagh, who directed Comer in his upcoming psychological thriller, “The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde,” expressed his admiration for the 32-year-old actress in a recent interview with The Times.

“I consider myself fortunate to have worked with her at this stage in her career,” Branagh said. “As somebody once said of the young Streep, ‘I wish I had shares in her future.'”

Comer, known for her breakout role as Villanelle in the hit series “Killing Eve,” responded humbly to the comparison, stating, “He is very kind… Bless him.”

“The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde,” slated for release next year, features a stellar cast including Patricia Arquette, Michael Sheen, Tom Bateman, and Vicky McClure. While Branagh remained tight-lipped about the plot, he offered a poetic glimpse into Comer’s character, describing it as a “dark night of the soul … reckless emotional exposure, volatility.”

Comer’s impressive resume includes an Emmy Award for “Killing Eve,” Olivier and Tony Awards for her performance in “Prima Facie,” and notable roles in films like “The Last Duel” and “The Bikeriders.” She is currently starring in Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later.”

Responding to Branagh’s comments on her work ethic, Comer acknowledged her preference for challenging roles. “I like a bit of hard work. It’s a space I like to be in, that I don’t feel I fully understand it, or I ever really will.”

In contrast to the pressure for actors to “torture” themselves for their art, Comer emphasizes maintaining healthy boundaries between her work and personal life.

Branagh’s comparison positions Comer alongside Meryl Streep, a Hollywood icon with three Academy Awards, three Emmys, and numerous other accolades.

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