Raimi Recasts McAdams as a Terrifying Villain

Director Sam Raimi has lauded Rachel McAdams' performance in his latest film, "Send Help," stating he intentionally sought to work with her again after feeling she was underutilized in his previous MCU project, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Raimi emphasized McAdams' brilliant acting talent and warm presence, which he felt was not fully showcased before.

In "Send Help," McAdams portrays an undervalued employee whose toxic relationship with her younger boss, played by Dylan O'Brien, takes a dramatic turn when they become stranded on a remote island. Raimi noted that McAdams had not frequently played dark villainous roles, a fact that producer Zainab Azizi pointed out and that Raimi intended to leverage for audience surprise. The film, a Disney and 20th Century production, focuses on unpredictable twists rather than a mystery, aiming to keep viewers constantly guessing about what will happen next, especially with McAdams embodying a character who transforms into a terrible villain.