Julia Stiles' Chosen Family: Rom-Com, Family Drama, and Bourne Sequel?

Julia Stiles, a renowned actress with a long list of accomplishments, stars in a new rom-com, Chosen Family, that comes out October 11th, 2024. This heartwarming movie is directed and written by Heather Graham, giving Stiles a chance to really showcase some remarkable acting talents.

Chosen Family and Its Stars

Stiles is known for being in incredible projects like 10 Things I Hate About You (where she starred alongside Heath Ledger), Hamlet (with Ethan Hawke), and the Bourne trilogy with Matt Damon! She also had a major role as Lumen in Dexter season 5. Stiles’ new movie features her in the role of Clio, a woman returning home to her dysfunctional family.

What’s interesting about Chosen Family is that this story gives Stiles a unique, no-nonsense, and a slightly “bratty” character she explains.

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Why Julia Stiles Loved Chosen Family

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The film has more than one interesting role and also is filled with talent! Stiles explains her passion for this film and it turns out there were several key elements that got her really excited to become a part of it.

Working with Graham as a director, which Stiles states, brought so much more to the show! It allowed Stiles a lot of freedom to do some interesting improvisation that helped showcase the incredible abilities of her character, and the rest of the cast!
Stiles really fell in love with Graham’s script!

It looks like Graham put her own life experience and a sense of collaboration into this unique movie. Stiles explained how there were some aspects that the script really helped her develop for her own character, Clio.

Clio, in Chosen Family really is unlike the kind of person Stiles says she normally is.

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Clio's Characteristics and Relationship With Her Sister

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This unique take, gave Stiles, something incredible to work with as she found an interesting balance! Clio's honesty was one aspect, cutting right through everything in the film and her behavior allowed Stiles a lot of freedom on set as she really seemed to have made her mark with the way her character was made! This comes with its ups and downs as her “insufferable” or “irredeemable” ways made this more unique! But it looks like, in creating a sibling relationship with the protagonist, Ann (played by Heather Graham), she and Graham made something so truly special.

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The Dramatic Turn

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While Chosen Family is full of laugh-out-loud moments. It looks to add some powerful depth to a serious issue, showcasing those dramatic shifts! While it started breezy and comedic, and gave viewers some really nice moments and comedic moments, there's a more profound experience!

Stiles explained how the dramatic change didn’t even seem apparent to her, until the actual filming occurred. As filming came around it became easier for her to feel that dramatic tone! And how it really tied back into making the entire film more meaningful, leaving fans something to really enjoy, in this movie.

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Clio's Look

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Clio’s unique wardrobe in the film came with its share of interesting choices that helped really highlight Stiles’s abilities! Stiles really made something come together with her own wardrobe! In some ways what brought the clothes to the film was her own clothes, due to the smaller budget!

Another amazing aspect of what made Clio’s look, a remarkable element is that Stiles was pregnant at the time!

What Stiles Hopes Viewers Will Get

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It’s always compelling to hear the thoughts and wishes of the actors! Stiles was optimistic and feels that audiences can find so much in Chosen Family, explaining how there were times that people just need a little humor. And what the show aims to really deliver for all viewers!

The Bourne Franchise- A Possible Return?

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Stiles explains how a potential Bourne sequel really came with some “déjà vu.” A reoccurring question! Stiles explained that this kind of discussion kept coming around, explaining how there may not be something new for this particular film franchise anytime soon! This could change! She never ruled out an exciting new adaptation, but doesn't expect to be able to participate! Even without a comeback. She's grateful for having such a remarkable moment in her career.

Chosen Family, hitting theaters and VOD on October 11th promises to deliver laughter and genuine emotion. Be sure to add this new movie to your list of must-see rom-coms in 2024!