Anne Hathaway & Thomasin McKenzie Would Show Aliens the Chanel Boots

Audiences are finally going to get to see the adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh's award-winning novel Eileen on the big screen. After its well-received premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, director William Oldroyd's indie thriller is now playing in theaters in limited release, and now that the SAG-AFTRA strike has officially concluded, Collider's Steve Weintraub was able to speak with stars Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway about their experience on set.

Eileen takes place during the 1960s and follows the somber life of its title character, played by McKenzie. Employed at a local prison, Eileen spends most of her time isolated from her coworkers or evenings at home with her cruel, alcoholic father (Shea Whigham). She longs for something more, and when the new prison psychologist, Dr. Rebecca St. John (Hathaway) is hired on, Eileen believes she can finally withdraw from herself as their relationship evolves.

During their interview, McKenzie and Hathaway talk about how the script's "gut punch" twist upended all of their expectations, why they wanted to sign on to the project, and if they've read the book. The duo shares the pressures of an indie production and how it changes their approach to acting. They also reveal which of their films they'd show someone if they haven't seen their work, and which scene in their careers they found most challenging.

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