Chloë Sevigny: Luca Guadagnino’s #MeToo Thriller ‘After the Hunt’ Will Make You Uncomfortable

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Film director Luca Guadagnino is quite active in Hollywood these days. After the simultaneous releases of ‘Challengers’ and ‘Queer’, it was revealed that he would be working on a remake of ‘American Psycho’ for Lionsgate. Meanwhile, his film ‘After the Hunt‘, which deals with the #MeToo movement, is slated for release this year and boasts stars like Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, and the busy Chloë Sevigny, who has been a frequent face in indie films. Guadagnino himself has hinted that ‘After the Hunt’ will make viewers feel quite uneasy.

Apart from “Bonjour Tristesse” captivating audiences this week, Sevigny delivers a standout performance in MUBI’s recent film, “Magic Farm,” directed by Amalia Ulman. MovieWeb recently interviewed Sevigny during promotions for the former, and the well-admired actress also shared insights about her upcoming project, “After the Hunt,” her new collaboration with Guadagnino – a follow-up to her striking supporting role in “Bones and All.

In a conversation with us, Sevigny shared that once more, he seemed to prefer her to blend seamlessly into her roles. He appreciates that I’m more suited for character acting than many realize, and this is something others might overlook due to my fashionable image. However, he recognizes my acting abilities and uses them effectively, allowing me to become one with the characters. In fact, in the movie “After the Hunt,” you might not immediately recognize it’s me, much like in “Bones and All.

Sevigny went on, sharing her beliefs as to why “After the Hunt” might cause a bit of unease. She also expressed that this element of discomfort is “quite intriguing.

This film is set for release in October, and I’m quite eager for its arrival as it promises to be thought-provoking, even making viewers feel uneasy – an aspect that I find thrilling. I tend to appreciate directors who challenge the norms and present stories in unique, innovative ways, much like Amalia from “Magic Farm“. In my opinion, a movie delving into the intricacies of the #MeToo movement is bound to create discomfort, but that’s what makes it exciting.

Chloë Sevigny Is Delightfully Droll in ‘Magic Farm’

For now, take a look at Chloë Sevigny’s humorous, deadpan portrayal in Amalia Ulman’s “Magic Farm,” where she plays Edna, the head of a troubled film crew. This team embarks on a journey to Argentina and endeavors unsuccessfully to create an engaging documentary-style production.

Sevigny shared with us that Amalia specifically wrote the role for her, implying she may have drawn from some of his strengths observed in various characters. During the script’s development, there was an initial version featuring more of Edna seeking spiritual peace or enlightenment through meditation and other means. However, Sevigny felt it was excessive, so there were discussions to refine the character.

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2025-05-01 16:32