“I’ve never been more scared of something in my entire life.
I have to try,” she says about her new film.
Beanie Feldsteinisnt one of those actors who are nothing like the characters they play.
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Like Molly inBooksmart, or Julie inLadybird, the actress exudes 100 percent sincerity and enthusiasm in real life.
Despite coming from a different background, Feldstein saw herself in the character.
I feel so intrinsically connected to this girl.
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I just can feel her, I know her.
I was so moved by her journey.
And I was also incredibly intimidated by it.
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I have to try.
And working with her was a joy, the director says.
She was literally like a ball of light at the center of this production, Giedroyc tells me.
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It’s a privilege to work with her.
Feldstein isnt afraid to go for it, which makes her compelling to watch.
Her talent got her the role, but Feldsteins work ethic and kindness offscreen are what lingered.
She gave every single member of the crew a present at the end of filming.
And then, there were the binders.
She had loads of binders, and color-coded notes, and also highlighters, the director says.
Its safe to say that after this movie, Feldstein has cornered the market on teen movies.
Its impressive, given that she says shes only been seriously working in Hollywood for about five years.
I genuinely have always loved and thrived on supporting another character’s journey.
That has always been such a gift to me in my life, she says.
That was often the role that I was playing.
And I loved it.
I’m a person that loves community and I loves people.
She especially sings the praises of past costars like Dever andSaoirse Ronan.
More than just validating girls, Feldstein says the film celebrates them.
And I needed to hear that.
So I hope the audience hears it too.
How to Build a Girldebuts this Friday in select drive-ins, cable VOD and digital VOD.
