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When it comes to genre twists, It’s What’s Inside doesn’t disappoint. The new Netflix film presents a dark take on the body-swap formula, turning a pre-wedding celebration into a spiraling existential nightmare. The film’s stars Brittany O’Grady, Gavin Leatherwood, and Alycia Debnam-Carey join Kyle Meredith to untangle the identity-based chaos of the flick. Listen to the cast talk about That’s What’s Inside above or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Debnam-Carey starts by noting that it was initially the visual style of director Greg Jardin that sold her on the project. “I saw his earlier work, and the pitch deck really made it click for me. The challenge of playing multiple characters was so unique,” she says. Leatherwood adds, “The swapping element was complex. Keeping track of who was in whose body at what time was confusing at first, but that’s also what made it fun.”
O’Grady then explains that the movie demanded an all-in approach from the cast. “The biggest challenge was making sure that everyone was on the same page,” she details. “It was about trusting each other to portray different versions of each character in a way that felt consistent. If there were ego-driven actors, it could’ve gone wrong, but everyone was so game for it.”
The actors also share how they managed to ground their characters amidst all the chaos. O’Grady turned to music for inspiration, citing artist Jensen McRae as a key influence for her portrayal of Shelby. “Jensen’s music is hauntingly beautiful. It felt like reading a diary out loud, which really helped me tap into Shelby’s emotions,” she explains. Debnam-Carey mentions how she leaned into social media influences to shape her character, Nikki, who was steeped in the superficiality of influencer culture. “It was almost disturbingly easy to tap into that world,” she admits with a smile.
Leatherwood, for his part, found himself drawing inspiration from a very real-life source for his role, though he declined to name names out of respect. “I followed this person’s Instagram to understand their personality, and it even changed my daily routine,” he says.
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