House of Cards actress Robin Wright was seen taking a break from filming her upcoming thriller series in London on Friday.
The Golden Globe winner, 58, looked almost unrecognizable as she strolled down the street smoking a cigarette in the heart of the UK capital, where she directs and stars in The Girlfriend.
Wright sported a cream cable-knit sweater paired with stylish faded jeans, looking engrossed in a phone conversation as she chatted animatedly as she walked down the sidewalk.
After finishing his cigarette, which he put out on the ground, he shouldered a backpack and stood near a row of bicycles.
Sean Penn’s ex-wife seemed to enjoy the brief downtime, as her new Amazon Prime series, a highly anticipated adaptation of Michelle Frances’ novel The Girlfriend, continues to attract a lot of attention.
House of Cards actress Robin Wright was seen taking a break from filming her upcoming thriller series in London on Friday.
The Golden Globe winner, 58, looked almost unrecognizable as she strolled down the street smoking a cigarette in the heart of the UK capital, where she directs and stars in The Girlfriend.
Joining Wright in the cast are Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon, Sound of Metal), Laurie Davidson (Mary and George) and Waleed Zuaiter (Gangs of London).
The official description of the series says: ‘Laura (Wright) lacks nothing. She has a brilliant career, a loving husband, Howard (Zuaiter), and, above all, she has Daniel (Davidson), her precious only son. But Laura’s seemingly perfect life falls apart when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), the girlfriend who changes everything.
‘After an awkward first meeting, Laura becomes convinced that Cherry is not who she says she is. While no one else can see what she sees, Laura refuses to stand by and watch Daniel be fooled. She will do anything to protect him. As things go from bad to deadly, the question becomes: is Cherry a manipulative social climber? Or is Laura paranoid and possessive? The truth is a matter of perspective.
In a recent statement, Wright gushed: “I’m thrilled to be directing and starring in this wildly delightful psychological thriller, full of plot twists and surprising character shifts, and to be working with such talented actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an incredible background in general”. Cast and crew…very excited!’
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, said: “The Girlfriend is a suspenseful family drama about the collapse of the bond between a mother and her son, shown through relatable themes of love, greed and power.
“We are thrilled to be working with Imaginarium and Robin Wright on adapting Michelle Frances’ gripping story for our global Prime Video customers.”
Wright is no stranger to directing, having held the director’s chair for several episodes of Netflix’s critically acclaimed House of Cards, where she also played a lead role.
Her performance in the series not only earned her a Golden Globe, but also earned her six Emmy nominations for Best Lead Actress in a Drama.
Wright sported a cream cable-knit sweater paired with stylish faded jeans, looking engrossed in a phone conversation as she chatted animatedly as she walked down the sidewalk.
Sean Penn’s ex-wife seemed to enjoy the brief downtime, as her new Amazon Prime series, a highly anticipated adaptation of Michelle Frances’ novel The Girlfriend, continues to attract a lot of attention.
In a recent statement, Wright gushed: “I’m thrilled to be directing and starring in this wildly delightful psychological thriller, full of plot twists and surprising character shifts, and to be working with such talented actors, Olivia and Laurie, and an incredible background in general”. Cast and crew…very excited!’
Outside of House of Cards, Wright has directed episodes of other well-known shows, including Tell Me Lies and Ozark.
On the big screen he has captivated audiences with unforgettable performances in films such as The Princess Bride, Forrest Gump and Unbreakable.
Wright is currently generating Oscar buzz for her role in Here, which reunites her with her Forrest Gump co-star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis.
Here he follows the lives of several families from different generations, all connected by a single place, while adapting Richard McGuire’s graphic novel.
The film takes place entirely in a house, where the camera remains stationary throughout its 104-minute duration, capturing the changing stories of its inhabitants over the course of a century.
Wright is no stranger to directing, having held the director’s chair for several episodes of Netflix’s critically acclaimed House of Cards, where she also played a lead role.
Wright is currently generating Oscar buzz for her role in Here, which reunites her with her Forrest Gump co-star Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis.
After finishing his cigarette, which he put out on the ground, he shouldered a backpack and stood near a row of bicycles.
The film has already caused a stir as it uses new hyper-realistic artificial intelligence technology to digitally rejuvenate and face-swap actors in real time, rather than through post-production.
The race for the 2025 best actress Oscar is shaping up to be very competitive, with strong contenders beyond Wright.
Standouts include Danielle Deadwyler for The Piano Lesson, Zendaya for Challengers, and Angelina Jolie for Maria, each of whom generated a stir for their compelling performances.
Lady Gaga is also expected to generate buzz with her role in Joker: Folie à Deux, while Demi Moore is in the conversation for The Substance and Nicole Kidman is gaining attention for her performance in Babygirl.
