Amy Adams Premieres New Film ‘Nightbitch,’ Drawing From Personal Experiences

Amy Adams recently attended the premiere of her new film, ‘Nightbitch,’ which took place on November 20 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles. The 50-year-old Oscar-nominated actress was supported by her husband, Darren Le Gallo, at the event.

In ‘Nightbitch,’ Adams plays a woman who believes she is turning into a dog, a role that allowed her to draw heavily from her own experiences as a mother. Adams, who has a 14-year-old daughter named Aviana with Le Gallo, found it relatable to channel her own feelings of exhaustion and maternal instincts into the character.

“I had just come off of a play, so I was already working on a deficit of sleep and being very tired. I had a lot of a sense memory of being a parent and sort of the exhaustion that comes with that,” Adams shared in an interview. “I think, with this, I just wanted to meet the character where I was, and so it was wonderful to not have to pretend to be different than I was on set.”

The film, directed and written by Marielle Heller, is based on the book by Rachel Yoder and follows an artist who pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom and encounters a surreal transformation in her nightly routine. Fellow cast members, including Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Ella Thomas, Stacey Swift, Adrienne Rose White, and Archana Rajan, were also in attendance at the premiere.

Adams’ dance background played a significant role in preparing her for the physical demands of the role. Her performance in ‘Nightbitch’ marks another notable departure from her typical roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress.