Alisha Wainwright has nothing but praise for her Palmer co-star Justin Timberlake, despite being embroiled in a bit of controversy while they were filming the drama.
Wainwright, 31, and Timberlake, 40, were seen holding hands and getting really close hanging out on an outdoor patio in New Orleans in November 2019.
Wainwright representatives insisted there was no romantic connection between the actress and her married co-star, although Timberlake later apologized for his “ strong judgmental error, ” even though he insisted not to cheat on his wife Jessica Biel.
High Praise: Alisha Wainwright has nothing but praise for her Palmer co-star Justin Timberlake, despite being embroiled in a bit of controversy while they were filming the drama
No Cheating: Wainwright representatives insisted there was no romantic connection between the actress and her married co-star, though Timberlake later apologized for his “ strong judgmental error, ” even though he insisted not cheating on his wife Jessica Biel
This man is a megastar and he is one of the most recognizable faces. I thought he was incredible in this movie, ”she said.
‘You’d be surprised how someone has character. You can cut out all the noise and focus on what’s in front of you, like “Let’s make a movie,” she added.
Wainwright also praised her young co-star Ryder Allen during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, revealing she wished she had his confidence.
“If I had one-tenth of his confidence, I could probably do a lot more,” Wainwright said with a laugh in her virtual interview.
She added that Allen, ‘is unapologetically himself,’ adding when he read for the play, ‘he had so much energy.
Trust: When asked what it was like to work with the actor and singer, Wainwright told Entertainment Tonight she wished she had his trust
He came in and said, “This is what I’m doing, I’m here, what does everyone think? Okay, great.” It just charmed everyone’s pants, ‘she added.
Timberlake plays the title character in Palmer, an ex-con who returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison, and he becomes the caretaker of a young boy named Sam (Ryder Allen) who is bullied by children and adults alike . .
Palmer is one of the few films to address children’s gender identity issues, which Wainwright considered important.
Title Character: Timberlake plays the title character in Palmer, an ex-con who returns to his hometown after a period of 12 years in prison, and he becomes the caretaker of a young boy named Sam (Ryder Allen), who is bullied by both. children and adults
“I would love a world where people can be themselves and not be ashamed or ridiculed for it,” she said, adding that a lot of bullying starts, “negative energy imparted to them” from their parents.
‘I’m just happy to be a part of anything that sends out a positive message. Especially for kids and people who don’t typically get into the spotlight in movies, ‘she added.
Wainwright plays Maggie Hayes, Sam’s teacher who forms a unique bond with Palmer.
Maggie: Wainwright plays Maggie Hayes, Sam’s teacher who forms a unique bond with Palmer
“What really drew me to the project was the story and the way my character, Maggie, functioned in the story,” Wainwright said.
“She’s a grounding character who helps the two become better people,” the actress explained.
Palmer, which also includes Juno Temple, June Squibb, and Dean Winters, is available to stream on Apple TV Plus.
Gravitated: ‘What really drew me to the project was the story and the way my character, Maggie, functioned in the story,’ said Wainwright