The architectural influence of (Richard) Neutra is all over the film. This was an opportunity to just really play in that world. I am a big fan of the iconography of the 1950s and a lot of the art, architecture, cars, music. You’ve spoken about some of your stylistic influences, from the photography of Slim Aarons to the erotic thrillers of Adrian Lyne. It’s like juggling upside down on the wing of an airplane. Like what actress can do stunts and pull off these incredible emotional acrobatics and do it so effortlessly in an accent that’s not even theirs? Like, come on. And she, as an actress, is this rare combination of dramatically skilful, comedically brilliant and an action hero who can run like Tom Cruise. This character is a heroine for the ages. I think what Florence did with this role is singularly brilliant. There’s no part of me that would want it any other way. Were you glad about that decision to step back and take a supporting role? You had originally intended to play the part of Alice. I wanted to create a character with an actress that would represent the kind of woman that I feel like our society needs. It was a heroine I wanted to see on screen. I also just really understood that this would be an opportunity for an actress to really flex. I wanted to make what (screenwriter) Katie (Silberman) and I always describe as a Trojan Horse movie: Something that on the outside is beautiful and entertaining but once you crawl inside, it is actually much more complex and potentially really interesting and challenging. What were some of the big ideas you wanted to explore? Camera Icon Wilde and Florence Pugh in a scene from the film.
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