Nicole Kidman starred notorious as a lead in Halina Region’s erotic thriller Babigarl and some clearly indulged in erotic scenes. It turns out that Kidman’s casting in the erotic film was not only shocking to the audience, but also for the director.
Talking to the Hollywood reporter, Region recalled the film’s casting process and revealed why she was nervous after the Oscar winner signed the project.
She remembered that instead of being happy about Kidman being involved in the project, she woke up nervous the next morning. The Big Little Like actress plays the role of a high-power CEO, Romi, who initiates a sharp relationship with a small intern played by Harris Dickinson.
“I thought,” How are we ever going to find someone who can be equal to him, very little can dominate him? ” Region said about the actress. However, after looking at some of Dicinson’s projects, including sorrow and triangle of beach mice, the filmmaker admitted that the actor needed a character – to catch his land against Kidman.
“Boy and man in one. Father and child in a person. Even his height, because I needed someone who could handle him physically, ”he said. Region recalled that despite the actor doubting his ability, she knew that she was to play a role in the film.
The Eyes Wide Shut actress also opened her experience with young star. Kidman called Dickinson a “fantastic” actor and a wonderful scene partner for the film. “I know he is going to be a huge star,” he said.
The film earned the honor of the Kidman Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, where it premiered. She also earned nomination for the best performance by an actress at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. “I am very grateful. And I like Romi very much. I like character very much. So for him (recognized) for him, it is as if he is hugged, “he said, reacting to his enrollment.
