“I didn’t know it at all.
I had never heard about it.
“So when I read the script, that’s what I was thinking.
Elizabeth Banks as Hope Goldman in ‘Skincare’.courtesy of IFC Films
I was like, I’m going to base it on Matty.”
Banks describes Pullman’s character as “a bit of a Lothario” and an interesting foil to Hope.
They’re kind of all creeping around in Hollywood,” she says with a laugh.
Luis Gerardo Méndez as Hope’s rival, Angel, in ‘Skincare’.courtesy of IFC Films
What you know is you haven’t seen everything," Banks teases.
I think that creates a ton of tension because you’re waiting for something to explode.
And that’s what I liked about this film."
Elizabeth Banks and Lewis Pullman as Hope and Jordan in ‘Skincare’.courtesy of IFC Films
She now has a very special customer her son, Magnus.
Banks also has some thoughts about what audiences might take away from the psychological thriller.
“It really is about: what are you willing to do to get what you want?
(L-R) Julie Chang as Kylie Curson, Nathan Fillion as Brett Wright, and Elizabeth Banks as Hope Goldman in ‘Skincare’.courtesy of IFC Films
What sacrifices are you willing to make?
Whose life are you willing to threaten?'”
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Elizabeth Banks in ‘Skincare’.courtesy of IFC Films
Skincarehits theaters Aug. 16.
