Nicole Kidman is set to captivate audiences once again in her upcoming erotic thriller, which draws thematic inspiration from an unresolved fantasy presented in Stanley Kubrick’s controversial film, Eyes Wide Shut. This iconic movie was a commercial success, grossing $162 million globally and remains a significant cultural touchpoint since its release. Kidman’s partnership with Tom Cruise dates back to her breakout role in the 1990 film Days of Thunder; the two actors paired up again in the 1992 epic Far and Away and once more in Kubrick’s final offering in 1999, where they explored sexual themes as a couple navigating desires.
Kidman has been at the forefront of the film industry as one of the highest-paid actresses since the late 1990s. Currently, she is busier than ever, with a portfolio that includes the Prime Video series Expats, Netflix films A Family Affair and Spellbound, the Netflix series The Perfect Couple, and the Paramount+ series Lioness. However, fans are particularly eager for the release of A24’s Babygirl, which is set to debut in theaters in 2024.
Babygirl Explores Unresolved Fantasies from Eyes Wide Shut
Nicole Kidman Leads the Cast in a New Female-Centric Thriller
Babygirl will feature Nicole Kidman as a high-powered CEO in New York City who finds herself embroiled in a secretive affair with a much younger intern. The film, crafted by Halina Reijn, known for Bodies Bodies Bodies, delves into themes of desire and power dynamics while redefining the narrative lens.
In a revealing discussion with Entertainment Weekly, Reijn articulated her vision for Babygirl, positing it as an exploration of marriage and fidelity from a woman’s viewpoint. She reflects on what might have transpired if Kidman’s character, Alice Harford, from Eyes Wide Shut, had acted upon her own fantasies. This angle serves as a counter-narrative to the male-centric storytelling typical of Kubrick’s film. Reijn eloquently stated:
It’s about marriage; it’s about monogamy. What is monogamy and can you possess someone else or do you have to set them free? We follow Tom Cruise everywhere. We don’t even know what [Alice is] going through. We’re totally in his mind, heart, and soul. I want to know, “What if she would’ve gone and actually would’ve lived her fantasy?”That’s what this is — my answer, playfully and humbly, to the male Eyes Wide Shut…. All of us women are ready and hungry to see and hear stories about how we feel and from our perspective.
Insights from Halina Reijn: The Significance for Babygirl
Reimagining the Narrative of Eyes Wide Shut
In Eyes Wide Shut, the narrative pivots on a pivotal moment when Alice reveals to her husband, Bill (portrayed by Tom Cruise), her past sexual fantasy involving a naval officer—an admission that spirals him into a tumultuous journey marked by sex cults and peril. The approach in Babygirl diverges significantly, prioritizing the female experience by envisioning what Alice’s life and choices would have looked like had she pursued her desires.
Babygirl is set to hit theaters on December 25, promising to offer a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of female sexuality within the confines of marriage.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
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