Kate Siegel, a renowned name in horror cinema, believes that music "unlocks" stories, which is why she often builds her films around a specific record. The 44-year-old director and actress revealed that one of her favorite contemporary musicians is Olivia Rodrigo, whom she would love to see on screen.
In her recent interview, the Hush star noted, "One of my dream goals is to cast Olivia Rodrigo in something, because I think she is such a talented actress, both in her performance and the way she presents herself. I just love her essence.
I remember thinking, remember when artists used to write albums for movies? Wouldn't it be great?
She is just so perfect." The interviewer agreed, adding, "She is my favorite of that style and stature right now. She is so connected to the music she was raised on by her parents - Weezer, Radiohead, The Cure - and all of that.
It is like, oh man, the Handmaid's Tale song she just released." The The Haunting of Hill House actress recalled becoming a fan when her friend Mara sent her the album Sour, saying, "You have to listen to this.
This is what high school felt like. It was incredible to see that 25 or 27 years later, it still resonates.
It is always brutal out there, you know? To get someone like her to do it, like Queen did for Highlander - that is the one that comes to mind." Siegel then made a public appeal to Rodrigo, saying, "We are just putting it out there.
Can somebody tag her and tell her that I like her? Tag it!"
Later, the filmmaker provided an update on her current project, which she is writing and directing. Siegel noted that she has not reached the casting stage yet, adding, "So, we are still looking."
The industry is buzzing with the potential of this collaboration, as fans of both the horror genre and pop music speculate on what a project featuring the two might look like. Siegel's reputation for psychological depth combined with Rodrigo's raw emotional delivery could create a unique cinematic experience.
As the project remains in the early stages of development, the creative community continues to watch for further announcements. For now, the ball is in Rodrigo's court, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if this public invitation leads to a future partnership on the big screen.