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Julia Roberts was immediately impressed by Andrew Garfield's talent when they began filming their new psychological thriller, 'After the Hunt.'
During an interview on 'Good Morning America,' Roberts recounted an intense sequence they shot on Garfield's first day. The 57-year-old actress revealed that Garfield delivered the scene with remarkable skill and energy, leaving her physically flustered by the performance.
In 'After the Hunt,' Julia Roberts plays Alma, a Yale professor who faces a personal and professional dilemma when her favourite student, played by Ayo Edebiri, accuses her colleague and friend Hank, portrayed by Garfield, of assault following a social gathering at Alma's home. Roberts described her experience working alongside Edebiri as deeply rewarding, praising the young actress for her insight, creativity, and the way she approached her character.
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Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield's Connection
Roberts and Garfield's connection extends beyond the screen. At a September 26 press conference during the New York Film Festival, Julia Roberts revealed that she often looks to Garfield for guidance in understanding the film’s complex themes, joking that he serves as her therapist. Garfield spoke about navigating the film’s layered psychological elements, emphasising that exploring difficult, unconscious motivations was essential for the characters' journey and the audience's understanding.
Julia Roberts also discussed the challenge of portraying Alma, a character whose natural instincts and decisions are very different from her own. She explained that finding ways into the role required exploring unfamiliar emotional territory, which made the performance both challenging and compelling.
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'After the Hunt,' directed by Luca Guadagnino, hits theatres on 10th October, offering audiences a gripping story of moral ambiguity, intense performances, and intricate character dynamics.
