Amy Adams' Nightbitch Premieres at TIFF

Amy Adams' new horror-comedy film, Nightbitch, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, where she plays a stay-at-home mom who believes she is transforming into a dog. During a Q&A, director Marielle Heller recounted an incident where Adams' intense acting caused the film's canine co-stars to become agitated, with one dog lunging at her. Heller noted that the dogs, trained to respond to specific cues, mistook Adams' performance for stalking behavior, which nearly derailed the shoot. Adams humorously admitted to unsettling the dogs but assured that they eventually got the situation under control. The film, based on Rachel Yoder's novel, explores themes of motherhood and surreal transformation, featuring a strong ensemble cast including Scoot McNairy. Critics have noted Adams' compelling return to the screen after a brief hiatus, highlighting her complex performance.