Jennifer Lawrence’s collaboration with American film director David O. Russell landed the actress her Oscar. The duo came together for the film Silver Linings Playbook. However, earlier in an interview, the director revealed that Lawrence was never their first choice for the film as they were doubtful about her skills.
But Lawrence earned her role as she changed Russell’s perception of her with her audition. The director admitted that he was amazed by Lawrence’s interesting qualities.
How did Jennifer Lawrence ace her Oscar-winning role?
Jennifer Lawrence has given some incredible performances throughout her acting career. Among them were roles that earned her an Academy Award. However, the journey to get the Oscar winner’s tag wasn’t easy.
The role that landed her the Oscar was Tiffany in Silver Linings Playbook. The actress received the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the film. Although it would be surprising for her fans to know that Lawerence was not the first choice for the Oscar-winning role.
The director of the film, David O. Russell, once revealed during an interview that he didn’t think Lawerence was perfect for the role as she was too young then. Moreover, the director claimed that he didn’t know who the actress was. Russell said,
“We hadn’t thought of her because we thought at first that she was too young, and frankly none of us thought she was right for it because none of us really knew who she was.”
He went on to explain what really convinced him to cast Lawrence in the film. Russell said,
“She came in and read for us. She auditioned for us over the computer from her father’s study in Louisville, Kentucky and she still just blew us away because she could seem 45 or she could seem 25. That’s something that you always forget about when you’re talking to her. It’s a very interesting quality.”
Collaborating with Lawrence in the film, made him so impressed that he made two more movies with her, the American Hustle in 2013 and Joy in 2015.
What is Jennifer Lawrence currently doing?
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence is renowned for giving some iconic performances throughout her acting career. Her wise choice to pick up roles has certainly helped her set foot in the industry. Recently, the actress appeared in the American sex comedy film No Hard Feelings.
The movie made its theatrical release on June 23, 2023, and performed remarkably well at the box office. Later, the actress joined the ongoing Writer’s strike along with Meryl Streep to support their colleagues.
Source: That Shelf
