Michaela Coel Tears Up Over 'Overwhelming' Fan Reaction To 'I May Destroy You'

Michaela Coel is moved to tears by just how much her new television series, "I May Destroy You," is resonating with viewers. "It's overwhelming. I find myself just crying through the day … I'm getting teary now because it's a lot," she told Access Hollywood's Zuri Hall. The show deals with the trauma following a sexual assault, which Michaela told Access was based in part on her own life story. "I've always known that I would have to be brave if I wanted to be heard, which is in many ways sad, but in many ways it strengthened me," she said. "I May Destroy You" is airs HBO and HBO Max.