Olivia Wilde and Reed Morano discuss their unique connection to the parental horror in Meadowland.
Meadowlandis an incredibly personal and proud film for Olivia Wilde and director Reed Morano.
This is abundantly clear from the moment they enter a room.
We ended up not really using anything from the script.
Wilde agreed that developing this sequence informed the entire approach to the film.
It was very true to life, the actor said.
After all, Moranos son Casey Walker plays Jessie.
Its such a huge thing to ask of these actors, Morano said.
Particularly Olivia, who has just had a son.
Olivia helpfully added that Casey Walkers relaxed old soul demeanor was a boon for the picture.
He was the best one!
Wilde says with a smile about the auditions.
Morano still confessed, however, her anxiety about the casting process.
And then I thought, No, maybe its the other way around.
Im doing this so it wont happen to me.
Indeed, its why Morano rewrote the ending during production.
Its great to leave that moment up to interpretation, Wilde said.
It is a conclusion that obviously means a lot to them.
They dont even mind to disagree with my own negative interpretation of the finale.
LikeMeadowlanditself, they seem to share their own private accord about the collaboration.
