Bridgers Makes Acting Debut in 'Primetime' at Venice — SkimNews
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- Phoebe Bridgers made her acting debut in "Primetime," a Robert Pattinson film based on "To Catch a Predator" and host Chris Hansen, which premiered Saturday at the Venice International Film Festival.
- Director Lance Oppenheim was already friends with Bridgers before filming; he had recently directed her "Lost Boys" music video and was the one who suggested her for the role.
- Robert Pattinson recalled at the press conference that when Oppenheim floated Bridgers' name he thought "why don't we just get the queen?" and later called her performance "unbelievable," noting she was relaxed from day one and nailed a "relatively difficult" tone.
- Bridgers admitted the role was "super intimidating" and initially said no, but said working with "incredible people actually makes it way easier" and that she trusted Oppenheim's documentary-style approach.
- Beyond acting, Bridgers co-composed the film's score and contributed the end credits song.
- Oppenheim told The Hollywood Reporter he cast Bridgers partly because her "incredibly deep, almost baritone speaking voice" contrasts with her "angelic singing voice," recalling he texted her "I think you are perfect for this part" before she replied she'd never acted.
Why it matters: A rising indie musician lands a Venice-level film debut opposite an A-list star on her first try — a rare double role as both actress and composer — built on a pre-existing friendship with Oppenheim, who already directs her music videos.
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