It’s quite uncommon in Hollywood to witness a young and accomplished actress drastically shift roles that established her career. But in this regard, Jennifer Lawrence has never been one to shy away from bold choices. Known for her diverse and stellar performances in a variety of iconic movies, she took a daring turn with Darren Aronofsky’s Mother!
Jennifer Lawrence in a still from Mother! || Protozoa Pictures
This psychologically intense movie required the actress to dive deeper into method acting. But in an interview, the actress clearly stated that she will never participate in a movie like Mother! ever again.
Jennifer Lawrence Swears Off Roles Like Mother! For Good
Jennifer Lawrence in a still from Mother! || Protozoa Pictures
Mother! caused intense controversy and criticism upon its release in 2017. The main reason for this was the brutal violence and suffering depicted towards the protagonist, Jennifer Lawrence, that sharply divided fans. In the movie, the actress portrayed the nameless character known as Mother.
In order to play this role, the actress had to leave behind her sharp wit and straightforward demeanor. Further, shifting every element of her personality to play a role that sharply contrasted with her true self and previously played characters. Despite the movie’s polarizing reception, Lawrence admitted in several interviews that being a part of Mother! was incredibly challenging.
Further, in an interview (via Entertainment Weekly) when asked if she would take on a similar role again or participate in a sequel to Mother! The actress firmly denied it and added:
No. I don’t regret it. I’m happy I did it. If I had to do it again? If there was a mother! sequel? [Laughs] No. I wouldn’t be able to do it again. I did it once and I gave it my all.
Interestingly, to prepare for a particularly intense scene in Mother! Jennifer Lawrence listened to Beyoncé’s Lemonade album.
Although Lawrence does not regret her involvement in the film, the emotional and physical challenges she experienced played a significant role in her decision not to take on such demanding roles in the future.
Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence in Talks for Thriller Die, My Love
Jennifer Lawrence in a still from Joy || 20th Century Fox
Jennifer Lawrence and Batman actor Robert Pattinson are reportedly in talks to star in a new thriller titled Die, My Love. If confirmed, this would mark their first collaboration in a feature movie. The movie would be directed by the genius Lynne Ramsay, known for her involvement in Joaquin Phoenix’s You Were Never Really Here.
The screenplay was written by Ramsay and Enda Walsh, known for his adaptation of Small Things Like These starring Cillian Murphy. According to Deadline, the narrative of the movie is set in a secluded rural area and centers on a mother grappling with psychosis.
While it’s not clear what role Pattinson would play, it’s likely that Lawrence would take on the role of the troubled mother.
You can rent Mother! on Apple TV.
