Jessica Swale

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Every year, a new Young & Hungry List is compiled from across the industry, proudly showcasing those writers most eager to stake their claim. Voted on by Hollywood’s most influential players, each list distinguishes a fresh slate of up-and-coming creatives preparing to take the next step in their careers. We’re pleased to present the 2016 Young & Hungry List.

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Set in the late 17th century England, the project centers on the real-life heroine’s transformation from her roots in a Coal Yard Alley bawdyhouse, to in-theater orange-seller, and ultimately one of the most famous actresses of the restoration era.