“A Nightmare on Elm Street” is definitely a movie to be scared of because it traumatizes Rooney Mara in real life. The actress almost quit acting after playing Nancy Holbrook in the 2010 horror/mystery remake.
Mara explained that it was not a “good experience” for her, and it made her consider quitting her career. He wasn’t the only one who felt weird about the film, as it also received very poor reviews from critics.
While he continued acting, the experience taught him to be cautious about accepting film roles in the future. The star’s love for acting returned after she worked with director David Fincher on “The Social Network” and again on “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.”
Read on to learn more.
Rooney Mara Reveals She Almost Quit Acting
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The “Nightmare Alley” star, who rose to fame with top-rated film features in the past decade such as “Her” and “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” recalls wanting to quit acting in Podcast left launch. He revealed that he felt uncomfortable on the set of “Elm Street” and didn’t like how the movie turned out.
He is not far from the public opinion as the film has a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 35% rating on Metacritic. The reception of the 2010 remake was completely different from the original, which scored up to 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76% on Metacritic.
Although the remake was one of her most popular roles, Mara revealed that she did not enjoy working on the project.
The star explained that he had to be “careful” with “how he talks” about the film and also refused to give any key details about what happened. However, he only added that it was “not the best experience making it.” The “Carol” star later credited the experience with teaching her to be more careful about accepting future film roles.
It Helped Him Make Better Role Choices
The 37-year-old, who stars alongside Jackie Earle Haley, Katie Cassidy, and Kyle Gallner, also stated that his dislike of the film helped him decide what roles he wanted to play in the future.
He recalled the decision to turn down roles unless he connected with them or “felt like he had to” in the future. Even though he made his decision after “Elm Street,” those decades-old principles still follow him now.
He said, per Insider“After making that movie, I kind of decided, ‘Okay, I’m not going to act anymore unless it’s something I feel like doing.’” Following her decision, Mara starred in Fincher’s “The Social Network,” which she really liked.
Rooney Mara on ‘The Social Network’
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Mara worked alongside notable stars such as Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake on the film, which follows the origins of Facebook and also premiered in 2010. She revealed that she loved her time with Fincher and enjoyed working on the project in general.
He also agreed to work on another directorial film, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” Although he equally enjoyed being a part of it, it was more demanding than “The Social Network.” The actor explained that he had to prove that he could hold the role during the audition.
However, Fincher put up with him and “really took him under his wing.” The director also made him feel more comfortable than he did in his former role. She says, “He became my mentor in many ways. He was very careful to make sure that I knew that I had a voice and that my opinion mattered.”
How She Rediscovered Her Love For Acting
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Fincher also strongly supports the star’s choice. She recalls that he “always empowered” her, and this made her regain her passion for acting. The star went on to more high-profile film roles in the future.
Mara stars in “Nightmare Alley” in 2021, alongside “Carol” co-star Cate Blanchett. She also delivered a groundbreaking performance in “Women Talking,” which was released in December 2022.
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