Wentworth actress Leah Purcell talks about her dream role on the show

'I have been waiting 27 years for a role like this': Leah Purcell talks about her dream gig as tough Rita Connors on Wentworth ahead of the Logie-nominated show's season premiere

By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 16:51 BST, 27 May 2019 | Updated: 16:51 BST, 27 May 2019

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She plays tough Rita Connors on the hit show, Wentworth. 

And while some actors might find it daunting, Leah Purcell, 48, admitted she can't get enough of the challenging role. 

On Tuesday, the actress spoke to The Daily Telegraph about the role, saying she loves the 'physicality' and 'emotional journey' of the characters. 

Challenge: Wentworth actress Leah Purcell, 48, (pictured) has spoken about her dream role as tough Rita Connors ahead of the show's season premiere. Here in Sydney, 2018

Challenge: Wentworth actress Leah Purcell, 48, (pictured) has spoken about her dream role as tough Rita Connors ahead of the show's season premiere. Here in Sydney, 2018

'I have been waiting 27 years for a role like this,' she said.  

'I love the physicality and the emotional journey you can have with the characters.' 

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