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Jennifer Lawrence loved the script of the 2018 filmRed Sparrowwhen she first read it and was ready to take on the role of Dominika Egorova, a Russian spy. However, the one thing stopping her was a nde scene in the film. She stayed away from filming such scenes in Hollywood especially after her nde photos were leaked online in 2014.
Lawrence went on to convince herself to do the scene in the film. She shared that she felt really empowered after filming it. The film was adapted from the 2013 novel of the same name and explored the story of a prima ballerina pushed into becoming a spy after an accident.
Jennifer Lawrence Felt Empowered After FilmingRed SparrowN*de Scene
Jennifer Lawrencewas one of the victims of the 2014 iCloud hack, where nde photos of several celebrities were hacked and posted online. She was traumatized by the violation and called the hack a“sx crime”and“sxual violation”. She even condemned people who searched these images, sharing that they should be ashamed for“perpetuating a sxual offense”(via Vanity Fair).
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Lawrence became insecure after the hack and didn’t really feel comfortable doing films involving sx and ndity. It posed a major problem when she came acrossRed Sparrow,a bold script that she really lovedand brought to her byThe Hunger GamesdirectorFrancis Lawrence. She wanted to do the role badly, but it involved nde and sx scenes of the main character.
TheMother!actress had to convince herself and reframe her mind to finally say yes to the role. During an interview with 60 Minutes, she shared that she finally understood that there was a difference between both situations with regard to her consent.
She revealed that when she showed up and filmed the scene, she felt empowered by the scene. It felt as if she claimed back something that was taken from her. Lawrence shared (via Cinemablend):
I read this script that I’m dying to do And the one thing that’s getting in my way is nudity. And I realized there’s a difference between consent and not. And I showed up for the first day and I did it. And I felt empowered. I feel like something that was taken from me I got back and am using in my art.
When further asked if she was concerned about how others might take her scene in the film, she shared that it didn’t matter anymore. Lawrence shared,“It’s my body and it’s my art and it’s my choice.”She also warned people that they shouldn’t watchRed Sparrowif“you don’t like b**bs.”
Jennifer Lawrence’sRed SparrowFaced Plagiarism Accusations
One of the major criticisms ofRed Sparrowupon its release wasits perceived similarities to Marvel’sBlack Widow. In both stories, the central characters were brainwashed and recruited into organizations where they engaged in covert operations. The film also had similarities to the 2017 film,Atomic Blonde, starring Charlize Theron.
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Former CIA agent Jason Matthews, who wrote the novel, based his story of ‘sparrows’ upon the real-life historical State School 4 in the Soviet Union. During an interview withScreenRant, the director of the film, Francis Lawrence, confronted the plagiarism accusations leveled againstRed Sparrowhead-on.
The director shared that the film drew inspiration from a different and real-life source rather than fromBlack Widow. He pointed out the distinctive elements of the film that set it apart from the Marvel story and confirmed that it was a unique film. He shared:
This is a thriller, it’s not action, again it’s not gadgetry. It’s a hard-R. There’s violence, it’s a bit perverse, it’s suspenseful, a lot of intrigue. It’s a different kind of spy film.
The film eventually grossed a modest $151.6 million at the box office against a budget of $69 million (via Box Office Mojo).
Red Sparrowis available for streaming on FX Now.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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