Spencer and Waddingham share such strong chemistry that it feels as though they were meant to work together. Octavia Spencer (Debbie) and Hannah Waddingham (Judith)Why is this a passion project for both of you, especially since you are not only actors but also executive producers? Hannah: Yes, because when the team came on the line and pitched the series to me, I remarked on how extraordinary it was. Octavia: We wanted to preserve all that propulsive storytelling, as well as the heart Tessa imbued in the pitch. And we love Tessa.