Alisha Wainwright has nothing but praise for her Palmer co-star Justin Timberlake, despite being involved in a small controversy while they were filming the drama.
Wainwright, 31, and Timberlake, 40, were seen holding hands and getting very close as they strolled through an outdoor bar patio in New Orleans in November 2019.
Wainwright officials insisted there was no romantic connection between the actress and her married co-star, although Timberlake later apologized for his “strong lapse in judgment”, although he insisted that he did not betray his wife Jessica Biel.
Praise: Alisha Wainwright has nothing but praise for her Palmer co-star Justin Timberlake, despite being involved in a small controversy while they were filming the drama
No cheating: Reps for Wainwright insisted that there was no romantic connection between the actress and her married co-star, although Timberlake later apologized for his “strong lapse in judgment”, although he insisted that he did not betray his wife Jessica Biel
‘This guy is a mega star and he is one of the most recognizable faces. I thought he was amazing in that movie, “she said.
‘You would be surprised how someone is in the character. You can take out all the noise and just 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 while speaking to Entertainment Tonight, revealing that she would like to have her trust.
“If I had a tenth of his confidence, I could probably do a lot more,” said Wainwright with a laugh in his virtual interview.
She added that Allen is, ‘admittedly himself’, adding when he read it, ‘he had a lot of energy.
Trust: when asked what it was like to work with the actor and singer, Wainwright told Entertainment Tonight that he would like to have his trust
‘He came in and was like,’ This is what I’m doing, I’m here, how does everyone feel about it? OK, great. ‘It just delighted everyone, ”she added.
Timberlake plays the title character in Palmer, a former inmate who returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and becomes the caretaker for a young man named Sam (Ryder Allen), who is bullied by children and adults .
Palmer is one of the rare films that addresses children’s gender identity issues, which Wainwright considered important.
Title character: Timberlake plays the title character in Palmer, a former inmate who returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and becomes the caretaker for a young man 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 embarrassed or ridiculed for it,” she said, adding that a lot of bullying starts with ‘negative energy being instilled in them’ from your parents.
‘I am very happy to be part of anything that sends a positive message. Especially for children and people who don’t normally get 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 recorded me around the project was the story and the way my character, Maggie, acted in the story,” said Wainwright.
“She is a grassroots character who is there to help the two leaders to be better people,” explained the actress.
Palmer, also starring Juno Temple, June Squibb and Dean Winters, is available for streaming on Apple TV Plus.
Gravitated: “What really gravitated me around the project was the story and the way my character, Maggie, worked in the story,” said Wainwright