Julia Roberts discloses the difficult aspect of portraying her character in the film 'After the Hunt'
Julia Roberts has taken on a challenging role in the upcoming film, "After the Hunt." The academia-themed drama, set to be released on October 10, premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Roberts plays the character of Alma, a role that is a stark contrast to her own nurturing and caring nature. In an interview with Variety, Roberts shared that the hardest part for her was not being sympathetic and empathetic in the role, as Alma's personality is the opposite of her real-life persona.
Andrew Garfield plays Hank, a colleague of Alma's who is accused of sexual assault. Ayo Edebiri stars as Maggie, a student who accuses Hank of the assault. Michael Stuhlbard and Chloe Sevigny also appear in the film.
Roberts stated that her character is not meant to be held or comforted, a departure from her "hen-like" instincts to gather and care. The mental gymnastics of Alma's life were unfamiliar and mentally draining for Roberts, making her portrayal all the more compelling.
The film follows the story of Alma navigating the aftermath of the sexual assault accusation, providing a thought-provoking look at the consequences of such allegations and the impact they have on those involved.
The interview with Roberts, Edebiri, Garfield, and director Luca Guadagnino was held to discuss the film and its themes. With its powerful performances and timely subject matter, "After the Hunt" is sure to be a must-see for fans of Roberts and thought-provoking dramas.
