Amy Adams takes center stage in “Nightbitch“ a comedy-drama that delves into the complexities of motherhood relationships and self-identity. The film‚ based on Rachel Yoders best-selling novel‚ follows an artist who gives up her career to care for her two-year-old son
In the story‚ the main character (known simply as Mother) finds herself isolated in suburbia‚ struggling to adapt to her new role. She begins to notice bizarre physical changes: fuzzy hair appears on her body she discovers extra rows of nipples‚ and her senses become heightened. These transformations lead her to join the neighborhood dogs on nocturnal adventures
Adams (now 51) describes her experience with the role as liberating and instinctive. She explains‚ “I was a dancer‚ so I always think about movement and how a character lives in my body This one specifically felt very freeing because... I wasnt thinking a lot about how I looked or what was needed from that“
The toddler in the film is portrayed by twins Arleigh and Emmett Snowden making their acting debut. Director Marielle Heller (known for “Can You Ever Forgive Me?“ from roughly 6 years ago) turned the production into a game for the young boys
Working alongside children and animals brought its share of challenges but also infused the project with joy and spontaneity. Adams reflects‚ “You could never really predict what was going to happen on any given day It kept you very present.“ She likens the experience to childbirth‚ saying she forgets the difficult parts and remembers only the beautiful moments
I kind of relate it to giving birth because I kind of forget the painful parts and only remember the beautiful parts And then we have this beautiful film that Iʼm very proud of
“Nightbitch“ hit theaters about 10 months ago marking a unique addition to Adamsʼ impressive filmography