“The ultimate girl power movie!” Sheridan Smith fans will want to know about her first movie role in 4 years

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Sheridan Smith is starring in a new film – her first in four years! Before this, the popular British actress appeared in *The Railway Children Return*, which was filmed in the spring and summer of 2021.

So, it’s been four years since my last project, and I’m super excited to be starting work on a new movie called *Girl Group*! I’m going to be acting alongside some awesome people – Rebel Wilson from *Pitch Perfect*, Randall Park who’s been in a bunch of Marvel movies, Jamie Lee O’Donnell from *Derry Girls*, and Guz Khan from *Man Like Mobeen*. It’s gonna be a fun shoot!

The film centers around a pop star, played by Wilson, who gets dropped from a reunion tour with her former girl group. The group is portrayed by well-known singers Ashley Roberts (of The Pussycat Dolls), Mel C (from the Spice Girls), and Shaznay Lewis (of All Saints).

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In addition to her legal consequences, she gets the opportunity to rebuild her career by coaching a team of unconventional teenage girls as they prepare for a significant audition with a record label.

Despite her best efforts, she demands too much from the new team, ultimately leading her to face the harmful side of the industry that created her, as well as her own damaging patterns she struggles to break.

Elizabeth Banks will direct, write, and produce a new movie called *Girl Group*. She says the idea came to her while working on *Pitch Perfect*.

She explained that after working on the *Pitch Perfect* movies, she’d always dreamed of making something with a similar vibe. She described *Girl Group* as a really fun and energetic film that will have you singing and dancing as you leave the theater.

I’m so excited about this movie! The cast is incredible – they can sing, dance, act, *and* they’re hilarious! Seriously, these people are amazingly talented. Plus, I think it’s awesome that it’s being made with Live Nation Studios and FAE – it really feels like a celebration of girl power!

Producer Matt Williams described the film as a fantastic showcase of female empowerment for today’s young audience. He also shared his enthusiasm for working with Rebel Wilson, praising her inspiring vision and dedication.

Other Sheridan Smith movies to watch

As we wait for Girl Group, we’ve listed four other Smith movies you can check out right now.

The Railway Children Return

Smith played Annie in this new film, which is a sequel to the beloved 1970 movie *The Railway Children*. Her character is the daughter of Bobbie, played by Jenny Agutter in the original. The story centers on a new group of children sent to Yorkshire during World War II, who discover and assist an injured American soldier.

In his review, Mark Kermode said viewers who enjoyed the original movie will likely be moved by this one. *RogerEbert.com* praised it as both heartwarming and visually stunning.

Available to buy and rent via Amazon and Apple TV+.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War

Released in 2016, *The Huntsman: Winter’s War* both continues the story of and goes back in time to before the events of *Snow White & the Huntsman*. The film centers on Freya (Emily Blunt), who trains a group of huntsmen and forbids them from experiencing love-but two of them fall in love anyway.

Smith plays the dwarf Bromwyn in the film, which wasn’t well-received upon its release, earning a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Available to stream via NOW.

Quartet

Smith appeared in a key supporting role in the highly praised 2012 film, alongside renowned actors such as Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon, and Billy Connolly.

The film *Quartet* is adapted from a play by Ronald Harwood. It centers on the lives of residents at a retirement home for actors and musicians, and tells the story of how the arrival of a celebrated former opera singer disrupts their routines, eventually leading to an invitation for her to perform in a production of *Rigoletto*.

Available to stream via Prime Video and NOW.

Tower Block

Also appearing in 2012, Smith stars as Becky, an office worker in the film *Tower Block*. The story follows a group of apartment residents who become the target of a sniper after they accidentally see a murder.

The film stars the actor alongside Jack O’Connell, Ralph Brown, and Russell Tovey. Cinema Crazed called it a “captivating thriller with excellent acting.”

Available to buy and rent via Amazon and Apple TV+.

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2025-09-26 18:50