Anna Kendrick Shares How Brittany Snow’s ‘Pep Talk’ Boosted Her Confidence To Direct Woman Of The Hour: ‘I Think I Was Expecting…’

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As a die-hard fan of Anna Kendrick, I am absolutely thrilled by her journey as she steps into the director’s chair for “Woman of the Hour.” Her life experience, particularly her friendship with Brittany Snow, has played a significant role in shaping her confidence to take on this ambitious project. It’s heartwarming to see how their bond has evolved over the years, with Snow acting as a guiding light during Kendrick’s directorial debut.

Anna Kendrick recently shared that advice from her Pitch Perfect co-star, Brittany Snow, played a significant role in helping her direct her first film, Woman of the Hour. Kendrick confessed she was initially nervous about stepping into the director’s chair for the first time, but a heart-to-heart talk with Snow inspired and motivated her to take on the project confidently. Keep reading for more insights!

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Anna Kendrick discussed her directorial debut film, Woman of the Hour, in which she also plays the character of Cheryl Bradshaw. 

As per the given summary, the movie revolves around two main characters: an ambitious actress navigating Hollywood in the 1970s and a notorious serial killer involved in a prolonged killing spree. Their paths cross unexpectedly when they are both chosen for the same episode of The Dating Game television show.

Kendrick shared that she discussed the director role for the project with Brittany Snow over the phone prior to accepting it.

In a surprising twist, reminiscent of our usual roles, she delivered a relaxed motivational speech, speaking in a low tone, saying, “When you arrive on set, you’ll figure out what to do.

As a lifestyle expert, I found myself anticipating a lengthy motivational speech from Kendrick, but instead, Snow swiftly got straight to the point, leaving me with a profound realization: I must learn to rely on my own instincts and navigate through challenges independently.

For two years, the actress who played Noelle had been set to star in and produce this film, expressing her concerns to media outlets about delays and the lack of coherence. However, unexpectedly, the team was given a start date, yet there was still no director assigned.

She mentioned, “Suddenly, a chilling notion surfaced within me, rising uncontrollably, making me attempt to suppress it repeatedly – a thought like, ‘Could I possibly propose myself for the director role of the film?’

Kendrick expressed how thrilled she was at the prospect of adapting a cherished script into something unique, revealing that she assembled an impromptu pitch for the opportunity, which eventually led to her being hired as the film’s director.

The actress said, “And then suddenly, I was interviewing casting directors and production designers and feeling as terrified as I’ve ever been about, frankly, anything.”

Starting October 18, 2024, you can stream “Anna Kendrick’s Woman of the Hour” directly on Netflix.

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2024-09-23 11:09