Sydney Sweeney is definitely making a name for herself in Hollywood. After earning an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Cassie Howard in “Euphoria,” the actress has several upcoming projects, including “Madame Web.”
Sweeney is coming from the major success of the romantic comedy “Anyone But You,” in which she stars alongside Glen Powell. The film has surpassed the $100 million mark at the box office, and it’s now the highest-grossing rom-com since “Bridget Jones’ Baby” (2016).
While Sweeney certainly excels as a rom-com heroine, she has proven that she also has the chops for drama. One of her highly acclaimed performances was in this crime thriller titled “Reality,” which you can find on Max. Here’s all you need to know about the film.
Sydney Sweeney’s acclaimed role in ‘Reality’
“Reality,” based on true events, follows Sweeney as a former American intelligence specialist, who is being investigated for the unauthorized release of government information to the media about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.
The film was directed by playwright Tina Satter, who also co-wrote the script with James Paul Dallas, in her feature film debut. The script is adapted from the FBI interrogation transcript of American intelligence whistleblower Reality Winner. She had previously adapted it for her play Is This a Room, which was highly successful.
“Reality” first premiered at Berlinale, before being released on Max in May 2023, and it received positive reviews. Critics praised the direction, as well as the performances, particularly Sweeney’s.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress revealed that she was able to talk to Reality and learn everything about her, including her mannerism. Apart from Sweeney, Josh Hamilton and Marchánt Davis appear in supporting roles.