Simone Ashley on Brad Pitt’s ‘F1,’ Returning to ‘Bridgerton,’ and What Cynthia Erivo Has Proved

In Picture This, which came out in March on Prime Video, Ashley plays Pia, an aspiring photographer who’s told by a spiritual guru that she’ll meet the love of her life in her next five dates. “I always wanted to be the leading lady in a rom-com,” she says, “and to represent more women that look like me as that kind of Bridget Jones character.” Along with displaying her charm and comedic chops, Picture This gave Ashley her first executive producer credit, which let her ensure…