Phoebe Bridgers talked about making her acting debut in Primetime on Saturday when the Robert Pattinson-starring film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. At the press conference for the film — based on To Catch a Predator and its host Chris Hansen — it was revealed that Bridgers and Primetime director Lance Oppenheim were already friends prior to filming; Oppenheim recently helmed Bridgers’ video for “Lost Boys.” When it came to casting the role, Oppenheim mentioned Bridgers to Pattinson. Why don’t we just get the queen?’” “It was certainly super intimidating and when Lance asked me, I was like, ‘No way,’” Bridgers added.
I thought I was going to wither with all of these guys. Instead, it was just like so fun and free.” Bridgers said of acting for the first time. He made it feel like a documentary in a really fun way… I just couldn’t get over, how do you read something on a script and then act like you’re thinking of it in that moment?” Pattinson also applauded Bridgers’ performance as one of the To Catch a Predator decoys.
She didn’t seem nervous at all. She completely got the tone, and it’s a relatively difficult movie.” Trending Stories ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Announcer Jim Thornton Fired After Investigation Into Allegations Maren Morris Is Happy With Where She’s Landed: ‘I Feel Vindicated’ Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Speaks Out Against 'AI and Endless Garbage' Posted Online After Icon's Death Bravo Parts Ways With ‘Below Deck’ Star Nathan Gallagher After Domestic Violence Charges Oppenheim, who was friends with Bridgers before she became a famous musician, previously talked about casting the musician in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
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