But if you think the breakout Sundance hit isjustabout running, then you might need to take a lap.
The first time I read the script, I went through a lot of different emotions.
I was sort of terrified of it, Bell, 35, tells EW.
Amazon Studios
I laughed a lot.
I walked away from it saying, I have to make a run at do this script.
I really hope theyll allow me to be a part of this film.
Its going to be something very special.
I related to the character so wholeheartedly that I would have done anything to do it.
It seemed like a real challenge that I wanted to take on.
It was huge for me, she admits.
I had never done a project that had more drama in it.
Ive never been the title character.
It was a big undertaking, but I really wanted to be the one who did it.
Ive always struggled with body image and exercise and all those things.
For me, this felt very personal.
It was helpful for me to experience everything from start to finish, she explains.
I just have never seen a film like this.
