With Nicole Kidman doing two similar movies this year, fans are afraid that the 57-year-old is getting typecast in the young man-older woman trope.
Over her 4 decade long acting career, Nicole Kidman has been a part of innumerable projects. From Eyes Wide Shut to Grace of Monaco, she has given fans many movies to cherish. And she is still going strong.
The 57-year-old has been a part of three movies this year, with Babygirl capping off 2024 for her. But there is one thing that has left many astounded. After all these years, she might be getting typecast in the industry, in the young man-old woman trope.
Nicole Kidman is turning the heat up a notch with Babygirl
Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, Babygirl made its debut at the Venice Film Festival all the way back in August. As its worldwide release looms close, fans have turned their eye to the movie yet again.
The A24 Films movie revolves around the story of Kidman’s Romy, who essays the role of a CEO, and Dickinson’s Samuel, a younger intern, and the ensuing romance between them. It mainly deals with how their sexualities come into play in this ‘secretive’ relationship.
Babygirl has had a decent outing with the critics, raking in a respectable rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is all set to hit the theatres this Christmas. And the Big Little Lies star couldn’t be more excited. She said,
What is desire? What is sexuality? What does turn you on? It’s all delicate, you change your mind and your body changes as you grow older.
Fans are all in for seeing how the tension plays out on screen. After all, they all know how committed Kidman can be to a role. And while fans expect that she will be bringing her acting nous to the table, there is one thing that has left many confused.
Is Nicole Kidman getting typecast?
While fans are already looking forward to Babygirl‘s release, there is one aspect many haven’t been able to ignore – it seems eerily similar to a movie she did this year.
A Family Affair was the story of a taboo relationship between a young woman, her mother, and a star, starring Zac Efron, Joey King, and Nicole Kidman. And just like Babygirl, the movie has a complex take on sexuality as well. And it was a take that fans loved.
Not to forget, her chemistry with Zac Efron was off the charts. And fans really dug into that. If Babygirl’s trailer is anything to go by, the movie might be all set to recreate the chemistry between the protagonists.
The only thing that will bother some is that this makes it two films in a row where she romanced a man younger than her. Many are afraid that Kidman might finally be getting typecast. While fans would have no problem seeing her in the role, no one would expect Kidman to get typecast.
As the world waits for Christmas to arrive, Babygirl has already set the hype among fans. But what they are really hopeful for is that she continues to experiment with the roles she takes up.
