Hayley Mills Reveals Her Experience Working In M Night Shyamalan’s Film Trap; ‘I Wasn’t Sure If I’d Ever Make…’

Recently, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, I found myself pleasantly surprised by the unexpected chance to work alongside M. Night Shyamalan in his latest film. Honestly, I hadn’t anticipated acting again, let alone questioning if another movie was even on the horizon for me – frankly, I wasn’t shedding any tears. It seems that many people perceive me as a Disney actress, but this time around, I’m proving them wrong and embracing this exciting new opportunity!

As I stepped away from the silver screen during my 50s, I found that captivating leading roles were scarce. Instead, I immersed myself in the world of theater and television productions. Yet, when my agent presented me with an opportunity to join Shyamalan’s movie project, I was more than ready to make a comeback. It was a role that I would never have anticipated being offered to me.

In an interview, the actress who starred in The Parent Trap went on to discuss her character in the film. She explained that Dr. Grant is reinstated from retirement to pursue a serial killer, a task she’s well-equipped for due to extensive experience in lecturing, writing books, and studying such criminals. Mills also mentioned that her character’s age plays an important role in the movie’s narrative, contributing to the main plotline.

Hayley Mills commended the film director for his exceptional work and expressed her delight at returning to a film set, highlighting that there was ample room, allowing for deeper breaths, and on a project like Night’s, there was no need to hurry. The actress emphasized that he is a multi-faceted filmmaker, as he wrote, directed, and financed the movie himself.

The actress added that portraying a serial killer character isn’t a walk in the park, as it requires considerable effort. However, she praised her co-star Josh Hartnett for his outstanding performance, stating that he seamlessly manages to strike a balance between darkness and light because of his natural charisma and good humor.

Currently, M. Night Shyamalan’s movie titled “Trap” is playing in cinemas. Alongside the director, this film stars Kid Cudi, Ariel Donoghue, Alison Pill, Jonathan Langdon, and Marnie McPhail, among other notable actors.