Jessica Plummer, who played the captivating Chantelle Atkins in EastEnders, has now plunged into the past with her latest role in Netflix's medieval laugh-fest set during the Black Death, The Decameron. Taking a sharp turn from Albert Square, the actress delivers a stellar performance as noblewoman Filomena. Alongside Tanya Reynolds of Sex Education fame, who plays her maid Licisca, Filomena seeks to escape the ravages of the plague in the comfort of a luxury villa.
The mission? To snag a rich husband and ensure her future is golden. But things go hilariously awry, leading to a title-stripping case of mistaken identity. Jessica shared her views on her character: "When I first read the script, I thought she was bratty and entitled, which she is".
READ MORE: READ MORE: But as viewers will find when they dive into The Decameron, debuting tomorrow (June 25) on Netflix , there's more to Filomena than meets the eye, reports the Manchester Evening News . Digging beneath the surface, Plummer reveals "But she's also quite sensitive and a very layered character that was fun to play," adding depth to her interview with Netflix about the upcoming series. "She's definitely misunderstood, but that's because of this mask that she has chosen to put on.
" Filomena's dynamic encounters with a diverse cast of villa inhabitants ranging from nobility to merchants and domestic workers, including her handmaiden Licisca and Misia (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), are set to reveal complex layers throughout t.