Megan Northam may not be familiar to many people outside of France, her homeland. This 30-year-old actress, born and raised in Nantes, has made appearances in shows like the comedy drama series “Greek Salad” and the drama film “The Passengers of the Night.” Her work in the 2020 film “Rabia,” directed by Mareike Engelhardt, has garnered her significant recognition, including a nomination for the prestigious César Award for Best Actress. This movie is based on a true story about a young woman who moves to Raqqa, Syria, and decides to live in a home for future wives of combatants.
Currently, Northam is reaching out to a fresh group of spectators with her role in the movie titled “Urchin,” alongside Harris Dickinson. She shares with The Hollywood Reporter, “Being a French woman with an English father, I am eager to keep working and thinking in English for my first international film.” She explains, “It’s a piece of me that I can’t fully convey in France.
In this first directorial effort of an up-and-coming Hollywood star known for roles in “Babygirl” featuring Nicole Kidman and “Triangle of Sadness”, the French actor portrays Andrea, a fellow litter-picker who interacts with Mike (Frank Dillane) as he wanders through London. Andrea’s relationship with Mike signifies Mike’s personal growth, but his self-destructive habits necessitate a delicate balance between sleeping on the streets, listening to guidance tapes, and maintaining sobriety.
Andrea’s character in Dickinson’s first film highlights Mike’s existing problems, as stated by her. Unlike typical portrayals where women often assist or save men throughout a movie, Andrea doesn’t do that. Instead, she remains steadfast and realizes early on that she can’t provide any more help to him. As a result, both characters continue with their individual lives.
2024’s Berlinale film “Meanwhile on Earth” left such an impact that I couldn’t help but reach out to Northam for a role following my captivating performance. After two FaceTime conversations with Harris and casting director Shaheen Baig, I performed the scenes intended for Andrea’s part. Then, I traveled to London for the final audition where I collaborated with Frank Dillane. The day ended on an exhilarating note when I received a confirmation for the role right then and there! It was surreal, like walking on air towards the train station.
She openly acknowledged that having Dickinson, whom she had long respected as an actor, directing the project was a significant draw for her. Northam found Dickinson’s script to be both “beautifully honest” and relevant to current political issues. Moreover, since her father is English, she was excited about the opportunity to work with an English team, which held personal significance for her. In summary, this project meant a great deal to her.
The young actress was thrilled at the prospect of being guided by a rising star in Hollywood directorial circles. “I was eager to observe his directing style, as I wanted to be directed by someone who had experienced standing in front of a camera and leading a crew.” To her delight, his approach as a director met her expectations. “He’s incredibly perceptive and empathetic. He communicates effectively with actors without making them feel like marionettes. He maintains a strong focus, keeping stress from spreading to those around him – something rather uncommon.” She describes his style as “a blend of the popular yet not overly trendy, rough yet imbued with poetry, human yet non-exploitative,” offering a glimpse into Dickinson’s talent behind the camera.
The film titled “Urchin” will make its first appearance in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, an event that the budding star, Northam, acknowledges with great anticipation. “I’m feeling both overwhelmed and exhilarated,” Northam shares, “I’m aware of its magnitude, but I haven’t had the chance to experience Cannes yet. I believe Cannes offers a fantastic platform for films to be showcased and critiqued from various perspectives.
Some names from Northam’s collaborative roster – including Ari Aster (debuting Eddington) and Kristen Stewart (The Chronology of Water) – are set to join her on the French Riviera. She looks forward to potential English-language projects, reflecting on the contrast between Hollywood and French filmmaking. “I believe each language and culture handles themes or perspectives uniquely. The dialogue, humor, politics, and social narratives are treated quite differently… I appreciate the variety that different styles of cinema offer – we don’t have as much of this in French cinema.
Moving forward, Northam is set to star in a prominent role alongside Noémie Merlant and Tahar Rahim in Fred Cavayé’s “Les Misérables”. Speaking about the experience, she simply put it as feeling fortunate: “I feel extremely blessed to be a part of this incredible journey.
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2025-05-14 08:26