Its very risky in Hollywood to send nude self-tapes, Eydelshteyn said.
But, its Ivan.
Eydelshteyn said he was already struggling with the English language dialogue of the audition.
Furthermore, Ivan is a wealthy character with fancy clothes.
The actor had to think creatively to convey this with his own limited resources.
Baker saw her inOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodandScreamand offered her the role.
I didnt even have to do a naked self tape to get the job, Madison said.
He just gave it to me and Im so grateful.
Madison said Ani was overwhelmingly different from herself, so she approached her in small steps of preparation.
Baker said Madison was being too modest.
Ive never worked with an actor so dedicated in the prep for a role.
The nudity did not end at the audition stage.
Eydelshteyn said he continued to suggest improvisations on the set.
What do you think about it?
Any other director will say, Youre crazy Mark.
Go back to your country.
Sean, no, Sean is, What?
Of course, lets do it.
Ivan takes a dark turn approximately 45 minutes intoAnora,Baker said.
The whimsy earlier in the film was vital to setting up that turn.
We wanted the character of Ivan to betray the audience just like hes betraying Ani, Baker said.
Eydelshteyn asks fans to remember hes only acting when Ivan is mistreating Ani.
Im shocked because people are writing me on Instagram, You are asshole, he said.
What you did with our lovely Anora.
Madison assured viewers there were no hard feelings between them.
A majority of the scenes between Ani and Ivan are so much fun, she said.
You get to see Ani having an amazing time and falling for this guy.
Anorais now in theaters fromNeon.
Check out the panel video above.
