Jodie Foster and Annette Bening describe their experiences filming….
Jodie Foster and Annette Bening talked about their experiences filming “Nyad” on Netflix in the Dominican Republic. In her role as the renowned swimmer Diana Nyad, Bening spoke of her love for Juan Dolio and Santo Domingo, the locations of most of the filming. She brought back numerous pieces of larimar, an indigenous stone of the Dominican Republic, as gifts for friends after being especially captivated with it.
Listín Diario claims that Foster, who portrayed Nyad’s close friend Bonnie Stoll, emphasized the value of having a multicultural, Spanish-speaking crew from many nations. She also talked about the exciting weekends they had while filming, when the crew got to enjoy the food and culture of the area.
Speaking about the difficulty of playing Diana Nyad, Bening concentrated on bringing out the contrast between Nyad’s strength and sensitivity. She stressed the value of her on-screen friendship with Bonnie, played by Foster, and how it enhanced their on-screen chemistry.
Foster expressed her appreciation for Nyad as well as Stoll, pointing out the significance and impact of depicting strong, ongoing friendships between mature, multifaceted women.
Foster expressed her appreciation for Nyad as well as Stoll, pointing out the significance and impact of depicting strong, ongoing friendships between mature, multifaceted women.
She thought back on her encounters with the real-life counterparts, characterizing them as interesting and unique people. According to Foster, the movie effectively conveys the essence of a meaningful and influential relationship in a person’s life through Bonnie and Diana’s characters, the newspaper said.