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Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Netflix. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. The rising star also features in fantasy drama Paradise Hills with Emma Roberts. Audiences know Danielle for her breakout role as 'Patti' in Fox Searchlight's Patti Cake$ as well as the title character opposite Jennifer Aniston in Dumplin'. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Macdonald also appeared opposite Sandra Bullock in Netflix's runaway hit, Bird Box. Bird Box 2018 18+ 2h 4m Dramas Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety. Then the next day, get back into it.”, RELATED VIDEO: Radiant in Red! Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 'Bird Box' Actress Danielle Macdonald Reveals Why She Cried 'All Day' on Set of Netflix Movie. Why? According to multiple online sources, Danielle Macdonald is 5 feet … “It’s so much about keeping everyone alive and that family connection that ends up being created, and really doing anything to the people that you love. Coming together off-screen turned the cast into a family in the same manner facing an unknown predator does in the movie. “Getting in that mindset of crying all day, you tend to get a headache.”. Credit: Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? or the past few years, Danielle Macdonald has appeared on “Up and Coming” lists. Sadly, it’s also the case in I Am Woman. Nobody can seem to agree on when exactly, but the consensus remains: Macdonald will be a name to know. Rape survivor in Unbelievable. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Within six months, the book had entered its third hardcover print run. “She was like the queen of the underground New York City rock scene. Her idea of a fun night is having some friends over (specifically two) for a marathon session of the Noughties spy action drama Alias. Real Name – Danielle Louise Macdonald (Nickname – Danielle) Birthday – May ; Age – 28 years; Birth Place – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Date of Birth – 19 May 1991; Residence – Tonbridge, Kent, UK; Debut Movie – The Thief (2010) Famous roles – Patricia “Patti” Dombrowski in Patti Cake$ (2017); Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin’ and Olympia in … Audiences welcomed the film’s realistic approach to body image – a topic that is often sanded over in movies by self-help truisms like stay positive and f*** what everyone else thinks. In Bird Box, Sandra Bullock’s character is focused on staying alive — and averting her eyes — as a mysterious force threatens the population. Bird Box, also starring Sarah Paulson, is out now on Netflix and in select theaters. Affrontando l'ignoto, la protagonista Malorie trova l'amore, la speranza e un nuovo inizio. Simply seeing the monster causes people to die. She was the centre of attention in any space because she knew everyone,” says Macdonald admiringly. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. January 11, 2019 “I feel like I’m doing something illegal, and I like it,” Danielle Macdonald said. “We’re very different; Lillian was a force of nature.”. Danielle Macdonald is set to appear in Netflix’s “Bird Box”, a film about an entity that drives you to the brink by making you see your worst nightmare. Danielle Macdonald of ‘Bird Box’ Tries Her Hand at Graffiti The Australian actress also stars in “Dumplin’” alongside Jennifer Aniston. Bird Box quotes: the most famous and inspiring quotes from Bird Box. Bird Box's Danielle Macdonald Admits She Was 'Crying All Day' on Set of the Scary New Thriller. For Emma Stone, it was Superbad; Ellen Page, Juno; Saoirse Ronan, Atonement. Along the way she mends her relationship with her beauty-queen mother (Jennifer Aniston), falls in love, and challenges fatphobic beauty standards. Is this what she was actually like?”, Macdonald chirps over a video call from Los Angeles. I can’t imagine even being accepted into those clubs – let alone being the leader of one,” she laughs. Danielle also appeared in the Netflix movie Bird Box starring Sandra Bullock. The actor still receives Instagram messages from fans about Dumplin’. It’s not something that affects me every day,” she says, sounding exasperated. At any rate, Macdonald’s energetic portrayal as Roxon shines through. While the film industry has praised diversity in recent years, everyone will agree that meaningful change is still a long way off. The Australian actor has range. Her latest role in I Am Woman is another first. Enter Macdonald. That’s not life,” she explains. Sandy’s just the life of the party. Why? That’s what that movie is about. But when she wasn’t fighting for her life or her children’s, the Oscar winner, 54, helped lighten the mood between takes of the dramatic thriller. See Jennifer Aniston's Debut Vital Proteins Campaign – and Empowering Commercial! I’m playing a human being and it’s not about her weight or what she looks like, ever. Dana Rose Falcone. You’ll have seen her before. It was a shivery Monday morning, and Ms. Macdonald shook a spray can and hissed an arc of orange paint. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. More recently she starred in the miniseries Unbelievable, alongside … Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? 0; Netflix's Bird Box has been garnering some serious buzz since its release, with the Sandra Bullock-led thriller debuting on the streaming platform on Dec. 13. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Share 0 Comments. “I can sometimes tell when, you know, a white man is writing a role for a black woman, for example,” she grimaces. Macdonald was 16 years old before she felt seen in showbiz, thanks to a Broadway production of Hairspray starring Maddie Baillio. The star of ‘Unbelievable’, ‘Dumplin’’ and ‘Patti Cake$’ tells Annabel Nugent about growing up feeling unrepresented by Hollywood, her challenging new role in the biopic of singer Helen Reddy, ‘I Am Woman’, and her desire to appear in action films, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. By Hannah Barnes - December 27, 2018 03:30 pm EST. “It’s so scary to know that there are people that know her who are going to see this. And I never even realised how much not being represented affected me,” she said. Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson star. | [Photo via Netflix] “Sandy is this super cool person who manages to keep a funny, positive vibe on set even when you’re doing heavy content matter,” Bird Box ‘s Danielle Macdonald tells … “It’s kind of a post-apocalyptic thriller type movie,” the Patti Cake$ star says. 7. “Patti Cake$” breakout Danielle Macdonald, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Sarah Paulson, “Alita: Battle Angel” star Rosa Salazar and Lil Rel Howery have round out … Bird Box was developed by Scott Stuber at Universal, before he went over to head Netflix feature division. Get push notifications with news, features and more. One thing Macdonald knows for sure: She’s a “big Disney fan” just like her character, who plans to name her baby after a Disney princess. I didn’t know that I could put that into words but then I read the book and I was like, ‘Wow, OK, yeah, that’s what it was.’”. Danielle Macdonald was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. It’s like, hey we have to talk about this, we have to change the game so let’s just show some diversity here and there, which isn’t the point,” says Macdonald. In her short time in Hollywood, Macdonald has made a lasting impression on audiences, too. Maybe reading a book before bed. Bird Box 2018 R 2h 4m Sci-Fi & Fantasy Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety. December 27, 2018, 10:45 a.m. But so far, no trends have formed in the actor’s career – neither in the types of characters, nor the genre or even the length of time that she appears onscreen. Audiences know Danielle for her breakout role as 'Patti' in Fox Searchlight's Patti Cake$ as well as the title character opposite Jennifer Aniston in Dumplin'. Danielle Macdonald will appear in 'Bird Box' on Netflix . “I’m quite emotional in most of my scenes,” actress Danielle Macdonald tells PEOPLE of her role in the Netflix horror film Bird Box. “Lillian owned any room. While Macdonald’s lockdown playlist has consisted more of Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance as opposed to the glam rock favoured by Roxon, there was at least one thing she didn’t have to worry about faking in the film: her accent. Ten years after her big move to the States, she wrote Lillian Roxon’s Rock Encyclopedia. I don’t wake up every day and say, oh, let’s talk about my weight. Just an array of nuanced, interesting characters to root for, if only for a few minutes. “Hollywood right now is at the point where it’s starting the conversation, it’s changing the game – but it’s in a much more calculated way. On Roxon’s rock’n’roll lifestyle, another critic wrote: “All she didn’t do in the Sixties was share needles with [Australian painter] Brett Whitely.” The journalist’s devil-may-care attitude and penchant for partying – despite her not taking drugs and being mostly teetotal – is perhaps what makes Macdonald’s recent role the biggest stretch of all. She loops everyone in and makes you feel really comfortable really quickly.”, RELATED: Sandra Bullock Draws Big Reaction in Netflix’s Bird Box: Why the Movie Is Terrifying Audiences, RELATED: Sandra Bullock Admits It Was Fun to Yell at Her Onscreen Children in Bird Box. An appearance in Lady Bird. Dumplin’ hit home for many young women, as it did for Macdonald when she read Murphy’s book years earlier. “That’s what I’m putting out in the universe right now, so hopefully it’ll happen eventually.” If her past characters are anything to go by, chances are it’s only a matter of time. Holy ‘Cats’! Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. “It’s really not that simple to just be like, yeah I love myself. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, Instead, Macdonald, who is 29 and down to earth, is the queen of her living room. Per sopravvivere, Malorie e i suoi In Macdonald’s case, there has been no singular movie to slingshot her career; even her most acclaimed films like Patti Cake$ have largely flown under the radar. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. She is also known for her roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller film Bird Box as Olympia, the film Skin and for her role in the drama Netflix series Unbelievable (2019). It was the first of its kind, and hugely successful. The Australia-native also opened up about her Bird Box castmate Sandra Bullock at … After she played wannabe rapper Patricia Dombrowski – aka Patti, aka Killa P, aka White Trish – in 2017’s Sundance hit Patti Cake$, it would have been a safe bet that Macdonald would find a forever-home in similarly offbeat indie flicks. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. ... An appearance in Lady Bird. The actor is approaching 30 (“It’s all going too fast!”) and what’s next is up in the air. Danielle appeared in another Netflix movie, Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock. Macdonald’s voice still boasts an unmistakable twang from Down Under, although it certainly has been tempered by more than a decade living stateside. Australian director Unjoo Moon’s biopic falls a little flat – which is disappointing given Reddy’s death in September. “It feels amazing to have those kinds of conversations about body image in Dumplin’. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Danielle Louise Macdonald (born 1991) is an Australian actress, known for her lead roles as Patricia "Patti" Dombrowski in the drama film Patti Cake$ (2017), Lady Bird (2017) and Willowdean Dickson in Dumplin' (2018). It’s like, am I doing her justice? And especially on Broadway because I’m pretty sure there are no plus-sized people on Broadway.”, Macdonald knows first-hand how important representation is, but she also knows that some of its most valuable iterations are the ones not about representation at all. “Maybe watch some cheesy, fun show or movie, or something like that just to get me in a good headspace. Sandra Bullock Steps Out for ‘Bird Box’ N.Y.C Premiere. Filming in Los Angeles allowed Macdonald to relax with friends — both furry and human — at home when she wasn’t shooting. The film is a biopic of Helen Reddy (played by Hotel Mumbais Tilda Cobham-Hervey), the singer who wrote and performed what would become the unofficial anthem of the women’s liberation movement in the Seventies – a song which Reddy credited to her friend, the raucous rock journalist Lillian Roxon. How tall is Danielle Macdonald? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old. Danielle Macdonald gushed that Sandra Bullock, whom she acted alongside in Bird Box, is “an alien” when it comes to her ability to balance her career and personal life. “So we should also be allowed to just do a film where it’s not even mentioned. But guess what? Crazed superfan in American Horror Story: Roanoke. A fierce expectant mum in Bird Box. ‘I Am Woman’ is now in cinemas and available to watch on digital platforms. Danielle Macdonald: ‘Films that deal with body image by just saying, ‘Love yourself’? “When I would get off set, I would meet up with my friends or I would go cuddle with my animals,” she says. “I’m quite emotional in most of my scenes, so it was nice to have that kind of reprieve and downtime on set,” the Australian actress, 27, says. But Macdonald’s lockdown love of Alias has spurred a renewed interest in action films. “What was so sad, and what actually makes me want to cry just thinking about it, is that I didn’t even realise I wasn’t represented. When she moved to New York in 1959 as the Australian correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald, Roxon – and her writing – became a staple of the city’s rock scene. “It’s a hard one to define, genre-wise.”. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Biography of Danielle Macdonald. Danielle Macdonald of ‘Bird Box’ Tries Her Hand at Graffiti. “It’s a dangerous life,” she jokes. She and Roxon share a couple of other traits – Roxon spent her childhood in Italy; Macdonald has an Italian mother; Roxon moved from Australia to the US aged 27; Macdonald did the same at 18 – but the parallels more or less end there. ... A fierce expectant mum in Bird Box. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. 2018 film directed by Susanne Bier Bird Box Official release poster Directed bySusanne Bier Produced by Dylan Clark Chris Morgan Clayton Townsend Screenplay byEric Heisserer Based onBird Box by Josh Malerman Starring Sandra Bullock Trevante Rhodes John Malkovich Danielle Macdonald Sarah Paulson Music by Trent Reznor Atticus Ross CinematographySalvatore Totino Edited byBen Lester … It was really cool to find that family connection with each other.”, RELATED: Hollywood’s New BFFs! She’s featured in “Young Hollywood” rundowns and has been named “One to Watch”. “These explosive strangers from completely different backgrounds, different ages and everything, they come together in this house to ward off this unseen threat,” Macdonald says. She also appears in the feature version of A24's Skin, with … Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson on Their. And it’s really exciting to get to do that as well.”. Sandra Bullock and Sarah Paulson on Their Ocean’s 8 and Bird Box Bond. Jada Pinkett Smith's Mom Opens Up About Her 'Romantic Heartbreak' in Latest, It's 'Controlled Chaos' at Justin Moore's House — Thanks to a Furry New Family Member Named Fancy, Kevin Bacon on Music and How It Is a 'Fundamental' Part of Everyday Life: 'I Think It's Visceral', Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. Last year’s candy-coloured Paradise Hills was a misguided mishmash of Sofia Coppola and The Hunger Games, yet Macdonald still delivered a standout performance. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, Sandra Bullock Draws Big Reaction in Netflix’s, Sandra Bullock Admits It Was Fun to Yell at Her Onscreen Children in, Hollywood’s New BFFs! The story follows Will as a plus-size teen protesting against a Texas pageant. Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston in ‘Dumplin.’ Bob Mahoney/Netflix. “It was so cool to see. “In high school, you’re trying to figure out where your confidence lies, what makes you feel good, what makes you feel bad,” she remembers. Playing a real-life person is an intimidating prospect for an actor, and playing someone as fabled as Roxon on your first time at the biopic rodeo – well, that must be horribly daunting. Now untangled from Universal, the pic is … Additionally, she appeared in Fox Searchlight's Oscar-winning short film, Skin, opposite Jonathan Tucker. Macdonald, who plays expectant mom Olympia, especially appreciated the atmosphere Bullock created given the weight of her role. Instead, a good portion of her success has been in spite of her films. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. In Skin and in Unbelievable and in I Am Woman, it’s not addressed. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. And she understands Bird Box is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t seen it yet. Macdonald’s idea of a fun night is having some friends over (specifically two) for a marathon session of the Noughties spy action drama ‘Alias’, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Danielle Macdonald as friends Helen Reddy and Lillian Roxon in ‘I Am Woman’, Macdonald goes by Killa P as the unlikely rapper in Geremy Jasper’s debut feature ‘Patti Cake$’, Macdonald with onscreen mum Jennifer Aniston in hit film ‘Dumplin’’, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Danielle Macdonald on why Hollywood still has a long way to go, Peter Sarsgaard: ‘Of course there’ll be rioting. In Bird Box, Sandra Bullock’s character is focused on staying alive — and averting her eyes — as a mysterious force threatens the population. Similar to the rock stars she wrote about, what Roxon was “actually like” is mostly pieced together using interview fragments and anecdotes of wild star-studded nights. “That was so relatable to me. Trama Bird Box streaming ita: Una forza misteriosa ha decimato la popolazione mondiale, c'è una sola certezza: se riesci a vederla, prende la tua vita. It’s about having more diversity in the writers’ room. For many actors, success can be pinned to one breakout role. Danielle Macdonald, Actress: Patti Cake$.