What Is Nicole Kidman’s Latest Movie Babygirl About?
- Nicole Kidman stars as Romy, a powerful CEO in Babygirl.
- The movie follows her steamy affair with a younger intern.
- Babygirl also explores the nuances of forbidden love between an elder woman and a young man.
Actress Nicole Kidman is known for exploring diverse characters and genres in Hollywood. From a world-famous author in The Perfect Couple to an experimentative wife in Eyes Wide Shut, the spectrum of portrayals by Kidman have always taken the audience by storm.
Her next big venture is Babygirl, set to release around Christmas this year. The A24 movie is helmed by Halina Reijn and has been the talk of the town for various reasons. Without further adieu, let’s dive into the details of the movie and what it’s actually about.
Erotic-Thriller Plot of Babygirl
Nicole Kidman is set to portray a powerful CEO, Romy, in the movie Babygirl, who embarks on a torrid affair with a younger intern, Samuel. This puts not just her reputation but also her familial life at stake. Kidman’s character is ready to throw everything she has built in her life for a few moments of pleasure and joy.
According to the trailer, Romy loves to be told what to do, especially in the bedroom, and Samuel loves to tell her what to do. Their affair seems to be hiding in plain sight, making it more seductive and pleasurable for the two. As the plot unravels further, we see how the affair impacts Romy, including all aspects of her professional and personal life.
Cast of Babygirl
Nicole Kidman is the lead of the movie as Romy, with Harris Dickinson as Samuel. Antonio Banderas plays Romy’s husband in the movie, Jacob. Other cast members include Sophie Wilde as Esme and Izabel Mar as Anna. Fans expect a powerful performance from each cast member since they seem to be in incredibly apt roles.
Nicole Kidman’s Experience Shooting for Babygirl
Even though this is not the first time Kidman is seen in a seductive role, the actress recently shared how they had to halt filming due to the intensity of the scenes. Having a female director certainly helped, but performing the intimate scenes with a much younger actor and in front of a large crew was understandably difficult. Kidman revealed to The Sun,
There were times when we were shooting where I was like, ‘I don’t want to [imitate] orga*m anymore.’ Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life!
Kidman, Dickinson, and Banderas worked with intimacy coordinators to get the scenes right while maintaining a high level of trust among each other. Kidman emphasizes how important this was in finishing the filming of the movie.
Babygirl is set to release on December 25, 2024.
