Black Doves stars: 'Why can't there be a Welsh assassin and an Irish assassin?'

Irish actress Ella Lily Hyland and Welsh actress Gabrielle Creevy have spoken about the joy of performing in their native accents for their roles as assassins Williams and Eleanor in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves. The pair, along with Keira Knightley as Helen Webb, a professional spy working for the secretive London-based organization Black Doves, have been praised for their distinctive accents by the show's creator, Joe Barton.

Hyland, who trained at Dublin's Lir Academy, expressed how special it is to represent her own accent on screen after years of feeling pressured to alter her voice during drama school. Creevy, from Port Talbot, echoed these sentiments, describing her Welsh accent as a liberating experience after years of feeling the need to change her speech to fit industry standards.

Both actresses praised their roles for enabling them to embrace their authentic selves and challenge gender stereotypes in their performances. Black Doves season two is now available to stream on Netflix.