“I played Nina in 'The Seagull,' and I remember thinking it's incredible to see all the actresses in the past that've played her. It's quite strengthening. You feel a part of the family of actresses going through and giving something of themselves to the role.”

English actress

Lily James, born Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson, is an English actress. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began working on screen in the British television series Just William in 2010. After a supporting role in Downton Abbey from 2012 to 2015, she came to wider attention with the title role in the fantasy film Cinderella in 2015. Her career has been shaped by screen performances, especially in period drama and other high-profile film and television work.