Juliette Lewis Remembers Her First Day as a Chair

In the film By Design, which debuted at Sundance, Juliette Lewis takes on the role of a woman who undergoes an extraordinary transformation – her body switches with a chair. Given her extensive acting career in Hollywood, this unique event marked a fresh and intriguing experience for her. On their first day of filming, Lewis shared that the team instructed her to assume certain positions, such as “Chair in, chair out. Now you’re the chair…” She found it an exciting and enjoyable debut on set. Co-star Mamoudou Athie, who plays a pianist named Olivier, commented that while the concept might seem awkward initially, they quickly got past any self-consciousness and focused on delivering the story at its core.

As a devoted admirer, let me share that the captivating film titled “By Design” was penned and directed by the brilliant Amanda Kramer. This movie chronicles my journey as Camille (Lewis), who often feels like an exquisite piece of furniture amidst my friends’ company. However, everything changes when I stumble upon a breathtaking chair beyond my means. In a twist reminiscent of “Freaky Friday“, I find myself swapping bodies with the chair and, eventually, in the custody of Olivier (Athie). Even long after the movie’s conclusion, Kramer and her team continue to ponder chairs; as she shared, “To this day, my production designer Grace can’t help but send photos of potential chairs.

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2025-01-26 00:53