Nicole Kidman stars in the upcoming romance film Babygirl, set to be released on Dec. 25, 2024. The movie follows the story of powerful CEO Romy, played by Kidman, who risks everything for a forbidden romance with intern Samuel, portrayed by Harris Dickinson. Directed by Halina Reijn, known for Bodies Bodies Bodies, Babygirl made its debut at the Venice Film Festival in August 2024.
So, What is the Babygirl about?
The A24 movie follows Romy, a CEO and mother who struggles to balance her work and personal life. Despite her seemingly perfect life, Romy is disconnected from herself, particularly sexually. When she meets intern Samuel, she is taken aback by his forwardness and they begin a steamy affair. Their relationship becomes kinky as Samuel takes on a more dominant role in their S&M romance, revealing the dangers of striving for perfection.
Kidman and Dickinson had a great deal of faith in one another to develop their dynamic roles, with the assistance of intimacy coordinators. Although Dickinson said that he was afraid of some sequences, he believed that Kidman’s and his demands and worries were always given priority. “They didn’t feel that time was more important if the scene wasn’t working or they weren’t comfortable,” he added.
Who is in the cast?
The film stars Kidman and Dickinson as Romy’s love interests, with Banderas playing Jacob, Romy’s passionate theater director. Sophie Wilde plays Esme, and Esther Rose McGregor and Vaughan Reilly play Isabel and Nora. Kidman and Dickinson showcase their chemistry as love interests, focusing on building trust and authenticity in intimate scenes. Their dedication to their craft adds layers of complexity to their characters and the overall narrative. The ensemble ensemble includes Sophie Wilde as Esme, Esther Rose McGregor as Esther, and Vaughan Reilly as Romy’s daughters.
The Babygirl Trailer
The trailer for Babygirl, which was released on October 1, gives a look inside Romy and Samuel’s filthy affair. Romy notices Samuel summoning a dog to pat it, and Samuel reveals he called him with a biscuit. The tension between the two rises, and their affair begins as the trailer adds personal scenes. Romy recognizes her age and influence over Samuel, but he appears agitated, stating he has power over her since he can make one call and lose everything.
Who is directing Babygirl?
Reijn, who previously worked on the bloody thriller Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, directed the project and has expressed her preference for Kidman for Romy’s role.
According to Kidman, Reijn provided a sense of protection saying that she felt a strong sense of belonging in the hands of Halina Reijn. She stated that she did not feel exploited, but rather a part of the story she wanted to tell, a feeling that she was committed to throughout the film’s production.
“That’s what made it so compelling, was being in the hands of Halina, because I knew she wasn’t gonna exploit me,” Kidman told reporters. “I mean, however anyone interprets that, I didn’t feel exploited. I felt very much a part of it. It’s the story that I wanted to be a part of, that I wanted to tell. And every part of me was committed to that.”
What has Kidman said about Babygirl?
Kidman admitted to Vanity Fair that she struggled to fit into the role of Romy due to the intimacy in the film. She admitted to feeling “ragged” after shooting but felt compelled to do it.
“At some point I was like, I don’t want to be touched,” the A Family Affair actress said. “I don’t want to do this anymore, but at the same time I was compelled to do it. [Director Halina Reijn] would hold me and I would hold her, because it was just very confronting to me.”
“At some point I was like, I don’t want to be touched,” the A Family Affair actress said. “I don’t want to do this anymore, but at the same time I was compelled to do it. [Director Halina Reijn] would hold me and I would hold her, because it was just very confronting to me.”
When will Babygirl be released?
Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated film “Babygirl” is officially scheduled to hit theaters on the most festive day of the year, December 25, 2024.
