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Bridgers Acts Up: Music Star's Acting Debut
5 Sep
Summary
- Bridgers made her acting debut in the film Primetime.
- She was cast after director Oppenheim suggested her to Robert Pattinson.
- Bridgers found acting initially intimidating but ultimately fun and freeing.
Phoebe Bridgers recently made her acting debut in the film Primetime, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. The film, inspired by 'To Catch a Predator,' features Robert Pattinson in the lead role.
Director Lance Oppenheim, already friends with Bridgers, proposed her for a role. Pattinson noted Oppenheim's suggestion, playfully remarking on Bridgers' established fame. Bridgers herself found the prospect daunting but discovered the collaborative environment with skilled professionals made the experience unexpectedly pleasant and liberating.
Bridgers described the acting process as a trust exercise with Oppenheim, who aimed for a documentary-like feel. She expressed wonder at embodying a character's thoughts spontaneously. Pattinson praised Bridgers' natural talent and ease on set, noting her immediate grasp of the film's tone.
Oppenheim further elaborated on casting Bridgers, recalling her distinctive speaking voice and angelic singing. He saw a parallel between her vocal adaptability and the role of a decoy, reaching out to her despite her initial hesitance about acting.
