'It was a no-brainer for me': Simone Ashley 'always wanted' to make a rom-com

Simone Ashley "always wanted" to make a rom-com.

The 29-year-old actress - who is best known for starring in Netflix period drama 'Bridgerton' - admitted that she didn't have to think much about taking on the role of Pia in the new rom-com 'Picture This' because she is already a huge fan of the genre.

She told Collider: "I’m always really drawn to characters like Pia, who are super passionate, fiery, and ambitious, and it just gave her such a drive throughout the story to go with that. And I loved that she overcame her frustration with the situation in her life by going on a journey of self-discovery and opening up her heart. I was really drawn to the comedy in the script. I was laughing out loud when I was reading it. And I loved that the focus was around family, as well. I grew up watching rom-coms, so I always wanted to be part of that world in that genre. So, as soon as I read it, it was a no-brainer for me.