Shane Meadows has revealed that he is surprised that actress Vicky McClure hasn't landed more major roles.
The director was responsible for uncovering the actress when he cast her in the role of Lol in his critically acclaimed movie This Is England back in 2006.
But, much to the surprise of the filmmaker, the actress has struggled to continue landing roles.
Speaking to The Press Association he said: "If you have become estranged from your partner for a particular reason, then it may be a good idea to overcome any initial fears, and start the process of trying to understand what has gone wrong.
"Although this may seem like adding more fuel to the fire, it will help shift any obstacles, and should clear the air."
But the actress is returning to the role of Lol in Meadows' TV series This Is England '86 which focuses her rather than the movie's central character Shaun.
I would have always loved to have done something more with Lol in particular and I went round and spoke to Vicky and said 'how would you feel about this?'
"Vicky had retired really, not through wanting to, but just through not being able to afford to go to the minimal auditions that were coming her way."
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