In Netflix’s latest romantic comedy, ‘A Family Affair,’ we witness Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron trade the gritty melodrama of ‘The Paperboy’ for a lighthearted rom-com journey. This film, directed by Richard Lagravenese and written by Carrie Solomon, finds its core in an unexpected love story.
As Zara (Joey King) navigates her chaotic life as a personal assistant, she stumbles upon an awkward yet lusty relationship between her mother (Nicole Kidman) and her boss (Zac Efron).
A Reunion Beyond ‘The Paperboy’
Efron and Kidman reunite almost a decade after their intense collaboration in ‘The Paperboy’, where their on-screen chemistry first captivated audiences.
This time around, they share a more comforting dynamic. Speaking about their previous work, Zac Efron mentioned, We had so much fun doing that, but it was crazy
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Creating New Dynamics
‘A Family Affair’ flips the narrative on typical May-December romances, giving both stars a script that initially caught attention with its NSFW working title.
Somehow that didn’t make it onto the Netflix title
, said Kidman with a laugh. Still, the film brings freshness to the rom-com genre thanks to Solomon’s writing.
An Original Spin on Love Stories
Kidman highlights a crucial aspect of the story: We’ve had it from way back with older men and younger women… The problem is we’ve not had the equivalent from all different viewpoints, with women telling the stories
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Efron’s Balancing Act
Juggling roles wasn’t easy for Efron, who was also preparing for his part in ‘The Iron Claw’ during filming. A lot of the stuff that I was doing in preparation kind of worked its way in [A Family Affair]
, he noted.
The dedication paid off as Efron’s commitment resonated both on-screen and behind the scenes, allowing for moments like ice bath scenes to translate seamlessly into Rodriquez’s direction.
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