Back When Sydney Sweeney Shared The Intense Story of Her Role as Alice in ‘Sharp Objects’

Published 11/19/2023, 10:37 PM EST

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An actor’s journey in the world of cinema is often mobbed with diverse genres and different entailing. While some etch themselves to a selected genre, others explore the likes of enthralling their expertise. One such person to acclaim the order of gritty characters is Sydney Sweeney. Having developed a liking for grim characters, she has also gained prominence in distinctive role calls. Sweeney exhibits remarkable courage in embodying characters from Euphoria, The White Lotus, and more, showcasing exceptional skill in fully embracing their personas.

The history of her edging the likes of her potential has never been under wraps. And Sydney Sweeney’s revelation for the preparation of Alice in Sharp Objects was one such testimony to her artistic skills.

How did Sydney Sweeney prepare for the portrayal of Alice in Sharp Objects?

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Sydney Sweeney’s commitment to her varied portrayals is a narrative worth sharing. Earlier, the actress had garnered the habit of assembling character books for the roles she plays after a mentor’s suggestion. But that was not it. To get into the skin of a character like Alice, the actress read real-life accounts of people who struggled with depression and engaged in self-abuse, as she shared with Flaunt Magazine in 2021 (via Cheat Sheet) .

Alice’s character delved deep into the conjunctions of self-harm and despair. Furthermore, she also confessed to having encountered articles and journal entries of women suffering from the same. For the Euphoria actress, getting an insight into the backstory of the depiction is of utmost importance to ensure justice.

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Sydney Sweeney and her character-building journey procure no shortcut. Yet, this was not the only occasion where she remained faithful to her source of inspiration.

Sydney Sweeney’s in-depth exploration of her multifarious character progressions

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When it comes to delving deep into characterization, Sydney Sweeney is the one to go all in. Her fame for intensely diving into the sea of recognition did not come without a cost. To get the authentic aura of young Alice in The Ward, she had once confessed to locking herself in a “crawl space”. Furthermore, for filming Reality, she met Miss Winner to get an insight into the character.

Not only these, but she also revealed ditching her comfort zone to play Cassie in Euphoria. She unveiled the details of being under-confident about her body. In accordance, she had also talked about being bullied as a teenager. Deciphering the source of such resilience might be challenging, but it is evident that her character serves as a gateway to her confidence and self-assurance.

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What do you think of Sydney Sweeney’s portrayal in Sharp Objects? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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