Overview
- In a new Prima interview, Blethyn says she has no plans to retire as she turns 80 next month, though she may cut back to spend more time at home.
- She has completed filming Channel 4’s reimagining of A Woman of Substance, playing the older Emma Harte, with Jessica Reynolds portraying the younger version.
- Blethyn reflects on leaving Vera in 2024, saying she misses the assuredness of the role and remains proud of the character after roughly 15 years on the series.
- She acknowledges long-standing impostor syndrome and regrets not speaking up more early in her career.
- Recent reports note she was longlisted for a BAFTA for Dragonfly but did not receive a final nomination.