Dakota Johnson reveals what attracted her to Celine Song’s Lucy in Materialists

Why did Dakota select Materialists

While selling the movie globally, Dakota opened up about what drew her to the character and the complexities that made Lucy such a compelling position.

“After I read the script, I was immediately enticed by the layered inscrutability I saw in Lucy. I was drawn to the role because it’s so complex. Lucy has so many different dynamics in the film, so there’s many different Lucys. She’s a bit of a different person with every other character — she’s sort of a chameleon in that way. And then you’re wondering which of her is the truth, which I thought was just so fun to play with.”

Sony Pictures Entertainment will launch Materialists in cinemas throughout India on June 13.

Dakota’s early years in Hollywood

Recently, Johnson revealed that her father, Don Johnson, lower her off financially after highschool when she determined to not attend school.

Johnson recalled that her father’s ultimatum was clear: attend school and obtain an allowance, or pursue performing and be on her personal.

“I didn’t get in, and my dad cut me off because I didn’t go to college,” Johnson stated, including, “So, I started auditioning. I think I was 19 when I did The Social Network, and then little jobs and stuff after that,” as quoted by E! News.

Despite struggling financially, Johnson landed roles in notable movies, together with ‘The Social Network’ and the ‘Fifty Shades’ trilogy.

Johnson opened up in regards to the challenges she confronted whereas attempting to make it in Hollywood.

“For a couple of years, it was hard to make money,” she stated, including, “There were a few times when I’d go to the market and not have money in my bank account or not be able to pay rent, and I’d have to ask my parents for help,” as quoted by E! News.

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