Anna Kendrick participated in a masterclass session at the Zurich Film Festival while promoting her film Babies, discussing her career trajectory and early experiences in the entertainment industry.
During the discussion led by host Max Loong, Kendrick reflected on her breakthrough role in Up in the Air opposite George Clooney, explaining how her initial belief that she had no chance of landing the part actually benefited her performance. She credited her perceived lack of qualifications with allowing her to approach the audition with less anxiety and more creative freedom. Kendrick recounted similar experiences with other early roles, including her part in Twilight, where she similarly felt unprepared for the casting call but chose to interpret the character in an unconventional manner.
Kendrick discussed her rise to prominence, including her role in the Pitch Perfect franchise, which she noted was initially underperforming at the box office but became a cultural phenomenon. She revealed that the ensemble cast maintains an active group chat and provides ongoing support to one another. She also reflected on her book Scrappy Little Nobody, indicating she does not plan to pursue writing again.
Regarding her directorial work, Kendrick spoke about her experience making Woman of the Hour, recalling that she experienced significant pre-production anxiety and consulted both Google and co-star Brittany Snow, who had recently completed her own directorial debut. When asked about her upcoming directorial project adapting Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Kendrick expressed enthusiasm for the endeavor. The screenplay is being written by Liz Tigelaar with current revisions from Francesca Sloane.
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