InDeadlinesreview, Damon Wisedescribed the picas an astonishingly effective docu-drama hybrid.
Winner had passed documents to the media in 2018 about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.
DEADLINE: Its the morning after the premiere, and you got rave reviews.
Sydney Sweeney.Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images.
How does it feel?
TINA SATTER:Pretty damn good!
We put a lot of work into this for a long time.
And then to have the film be received like this is super meaningful and exciting.
SYDNEY SWEENEY:Its a bit surreal.
As Tina said, we worked so hard.
It was such a short shoot…
DEADLINE: How long was the shoot?
DEADLINE: Sydney, I heard you met the real-life Reality Winner.
How was that experience, and what did you speak about?
So we zoomd for a couple of hours.
I want to respect her privacy and keep our conversation private.
DEADLINE: Has Reality seen the film?
SWEENEY:Her family has.
Her mom, dad, and sister are here in Berlin.
DEADLINE: What did they think?
SWEENEY:They made me cry last night.
It was a special moment.
They said such kind things.
It was really amazing.
DEADLINE: Are there plans to screen the film for Reality?
SWEENEY:It was such a big moment in her life that had so many consequences.
But she talks to us.
DEADLINE: Tina, why was Sydney the right choice for this role?
And then, once we got down to work, it was great.
DEADLINE: What do you both think this film says about America and law enforcement in general?
SATTER:It says things are complicated.
As democracies change, how do the structures of the state continue to support people in a humane way?
Lets look at how citizens get treated.
Lets pay attention to the fabric of our democracy.
DEADLINE: Sydney, youll be most familiar to audiences for your performances in Euphoria.
Traditionally, its considered difficult for an actor to move from TV to the big screen.
How are you finding the transition?
SWEENEY:Im still feeling it out.
AndRealityis the first film Ive taken on where Im the lead.
So its a new territorial space for me to investigate.
But Im loving it.
Thats the main reason I want to be an actress.
DEADLINE: Whats next for you both?
SWEENEY:On Friday, I wrapped a movie that I produced calledImmaculate.
I filmed it in Rome.
DEADLINE: The horror film with Simona Tabasco from The White Lotus season two?
SWEENEY:Yes, so that wrapped on Friday.
And then before that, I didMadame Webfor Sony and Marvel.
DEADLINE: What can audiences expect from a Sydney Sweeney horror film?
SWEENEY:Its madness.
I go unhinged, which always is fun.
But its also beautiful.
Rome is stunning, so I wanted to do the locations justice.
DEADLINE: Why have you also decided to move into producing?
I love learning about the mechanics behind films and TV shows.
DEADLINE: Tina, will you be coming back to the big screen?
There are a couple of things to come, but were still in the early stages.
