Nicola Coughlan on her SNL UK appearance & The Magic Faraway Tree "We Want to Do a Sequel"

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls) joined HeyUGuys to talk about her appearnce on SNL UK and then the following day on the red carpet at the UK Premiere of The Magic Faraway Tree at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, riding a wave of unstoppable momentum — fresh from hosting Saturday Night Live and now stepping onto the carpet as Silky in one of the year's most anticipated family films. In a sparkling and self-deprecating conversation, Coughlan recalled how desperately she'd wanted this job, the moment she knew the film was going to be something truly special, and why the entire cast is already calling for a sequel. Interviews for The Magic Faraway Tree at the UK Premiere. The film stars Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield, Rebecca Ferguson, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Nonso Anozie, Dustin Demri-Burns, Michael Palin, Mark Heap and Oliver Chris; it was written by Simon Farnaby and directed by Ben Gregor. Colin Hart and Abigail Shii ask the questions. Plot: When Polly and Tim Thompson relocate their family to the remote English countryside, their three children — Beth, Joe and Fran — stumble upon a towering, magical tree filled with extraordinary inhabitants, including Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree lies a gateway to spectacular, ever-changing fantastical lands where imagination reigns. Through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other in ways their city lives never allowed. The Magic Faraway Tree will be released in UK and Ireland cinemas on 27th March 2026. #TheMagicFarawayTree #NicolaCoughlan #Silky #BenGregor #SimonFarnaby #UKPremiere #HeyUGuys #FamilyFilm #EnidBlyton #Interview --------------------- For syndication or usage opportunities please contact [email protected]. --------------------- More from HeyUGuys: Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/HeyUGuys Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ► http://facebook.com/HeyUGuys Instagram ► http://instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@heyuguysofficial ---------------------