January 6th 2025.
One of the most talked-about movies of 2019 was undoubtedly Midsommar, and it was all thanks to the mesmerizing performance of Florence Pugh. The talented actress has now opened up about the challenges she faced while filming the horror flick, admitting that she pushed herself to her limits to bring her character to life.
At just 29 years old, Florence led the star-studded cast in Ari Aster's chilling masterpiece, alongside Will Poulter, Jack Reynor, Isabelle Grill, and William Jackson Harper. The story follows a young couple, Dani and Christian, who visit their friend in a quaint Swedish village during the annual Midsummer festival. However, their idyllic vacation soon turns into a nightmare as they encounter something much darker than they could have ever imagined.
Despite receiving widespread acclaim for her portrayal in the movie, Florence revealed that she gave too much of herself to the role. During her appearance on the Reign with Josh Smith podcast, she was asked about how she managed to take care of herself and her mental health while working on such a demanding project. She replied, "I'm still figuring it out. I don't think I could have done it without fully immersing myself in the character. There's always a part of me in every character I play."
The We Live In Time actress also shared that there is always a moment at the end of filming where she becomes fiercely protective of her characters, even if they have done terrible things. However, she has also learned the importance of protecting herself and not giving too much of herself to a role. In the past, there have been instances where she gave her all to a character, and it left her feeling broken for a long time.
When she took on the role of Dani in Midsommar, Florence admitted that she pushed herself too far, saying, "I definitely felt like I abused myself in the places that I got myself to go." While she is proud of her performance, she also recognizes the need to set boundaries and not put herself through such intense experiences again.
Midsommar was not only a commercial success, but it also received critical acclaim and was highly praised by fans and critics alike. A significant part of the film's success can be attributed to Florence's outstanding performance as Dani. She was hailed as a "tour de force," "astounding," "astonishingly compelling," and "superb" by reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
This is not the first time that Florence has opened up about the sacrifices she made for her craft. In a past interview, she revealed that she would put herself in unpleasant situations to accurately portray her character's emotions. She explained, "I'd never played someone that was in that much pain before, and I would put myself in really s***ty situations that maybe other actors don't need to do."
Despite the toll it took on her, Florence has no regrets about her performance in Midsommar. However, she has also learned to respect her own boundaries and take care of herself while giving her all to a role. We can't wait to see what she has in store for us in her future projects. If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, please reach out to our entertainment team. We would love to hear from you.
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