A Conversation with Sydney Sweeney
Two-time Emmy-nominated actress and producer Sydney Sweeney has become one of the most sought-after talents of her generation, captivating global audiences with her many buzz-worthy, critically acclaimed, and iconic roles.
Sweeney can most recently be seen starring opposite Glen Powell in Will Gluck\u2019s R-rated romantic comedy ANYONE BUT YOU, which broke box office records for the 2023 holiday season. She also recently made her highly anticipated debut as \u2018Julia Carpenter\u2019 (aka Spider Woman) in Sony\u2019s Marvel universe alongside Dakota Johnson with the release of MADAME WEB. Sweeney will next be seen starring in the psychological horror film IMMACULATE for Black Bear Pictures, which she developed alongside producer David Bernad, following their highly successful collaboration on WHITE LOTUS.
Now streaming on MAX, Sweeney\u2019s film REALITY marked her international film debut at the 2023 Berlinale Film Festival with the film\u2019s world premiere, where she played former US Airforce Translator and whistleblower Reality Winner. She is currently in production filming an upcoming survival thriller \u2018EDEN.\u2019 Directed by Ron Howard, Sweeney will star in this film alongside Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, and Jude Law. Sweeney recently started production on the Apple Original Films\u2019 thriller ECHO VALLEY where she will also star opposite Julianne Moore and Domhnall Gleeson.
As the standout character \u2018Cassie\u2019 in HBO\u2019s EUPHORIA, Sweeney\u2019s exceptional work in Season 2 captured the attention of viewers, earning her a 2022 Emmy nomination for her performance in the category of \u201cOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.\u201d Prior to the second season of EUPHORIA, Sydney\u2019s name was on everyone\u2019s lips due to her turn as the seemingly woke millennial \u2018Olivia\u2019 who dished out side-eye and microaggressions every chance she had in HBO\u2019s THE WHITE LOTUS.
The inception of Sweeney\u2019s production company, Fifty-Fifty Films, came from the desire to reclaim professional autonomy by identifying and giving wind to projects she finds interesting, challenging, and relevant. Partnering with Jonathan Davino in 2019, Fifty-Fifty Films continues to remain focused on building impactful projects that are inclusive and purposeful. Currently in development as starring vehicles are THE PLAYER\u2019S TABLE with Fifth Season, THE REGISTRATION for Sony Pictures, based on Madison Lawson\u2019s novel, with Fuller Media and THE CARETAKER for Universal Pictures, alongside Michael Bay and Brad Fuller for Platinum Dunes.