Nicole Kidman’s Erotic Thriller ‘Babygirl’ Gets a Christmas Makeover
The A24 film, originally set in summer, was rewritten to include a holiday backdrop and will release on December 25.
- Writer-director Halina Reijn reworked the film's setting to Christmas after production delays caused by the Hollywood strikes shifted its schedule.
- Nicole Kidman stars as a tech CEO navigating a power dynamic-filled affair with her intern, played by Harris Dickinson, in this provocative drama.
- The film uses Christmas imagery as a metaphor for societal expectations and the performative nature of perfection, aligning with its themes of identity and authenticity.
- Reijn emphasized the importance of an intimacy coordinator in creating the film's intense and choreographed scenes, ensuring both safety and artistic freedom.
- ‘Babygirl’ will debut in theaters on Christmas Day, positioning itself as an unconventional holiday release from the subversive studio A24.
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