Angourie Rice’s early co-stars included Russell Crowe. Now 25, she’s reviving the rom-com
Angourie Rice, the Australian actor known for early roles alongside Russell Crowe, is taking on a leading role in the British rom-com Finding Emily at age 25. The film follows a cynical psychology student whose views on love are challenged by an idealistic romantic. Rice, who identifies as a romantic, sees the film as a response to Gen Z's growing skepticism about relationships.
- ▪Angourie Rice began her career with roles alongside established actors like Russell Crowe.
- ▪She stars in the new British rom-com Finding Emily as a psychology student who doubts the value of romantic love.
- ▪Rice believes romantic comedies encourage people to embrace vulnerability and pursue love despite fear of rejection.
- ▪The film contrasts Rice's cynical character with her co-star Spike Fearn's idealistic romantic lead.
- ▪Rice says her personal approach to relationships involves letting go of embarrassment and embracing sincerity.
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