Inside “Babygirl” – Harris Dickinson Explores Darkness And Desire In The Bold New Thriller

Someone in the film says that vulnerability is a positive, not a negative. In this role, you had to show a lot of vulnerability – not just physically but emotionally. How did you find that?

Harris: We had a really safe and positive environment, thanks to our director and our intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot. That made it much easier to access that vulnerability. I’ve been lucky to grow up in a very supportive environment, so I’ve never really struggled with being vulnerable. It’s just about feeling safe enough to go there.

Lastly, I love how films set in the US often feature international casts. As a Brit, what surprises you most about the US?

Harris: Before I went there, my understanding of America was based on cartoons and films. But once you start working in different states, you realise how radically different they are.

Which state felt the most different from the UK?

Harris: Maybe Louisiana. But even then, there are similarities. The UK is like a smaller version of America in that way; we’ve got little pockets of everything.