‘His Three Daughters’ Star Natasha Lyonne Recalls An Early Audition for ‘Wild Things’: ‘I Was Definitely Not Getting That Part’
variety.comJenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor At a screening and Q&A promoting her film “His Three Daughters,” Natasha Lyonne revealed she once auditioned for a lead role in the 1998 cult classic “Wild Things.” The erotic thriller directed by John McNaughton remains memorable for its lurid atmosphere, twisty plot and frank sexual scenes, including a threesome between characters played by Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell and Denise Richards.
Lyonne, who is currently starring in “His Three Daughters,” written and directed by Azazel Jacob and which hits Netflix Friday, appeared with castmates Carrie Coon, Elisabeth Olsen and Jovan Adepo at the LA event.
The filmmaker wrote the story about three sisters who gather to care for their terminal father with all four of the actors in mind.
The cast expressed surprise and gratitude upon having the roles penned for them and reflected upon a time when they weren’t so fortunate and had to endure a lot of auditions that went nowhere.Lyonne spoke about how she would read for roles described as “a tough chick with black eyeliner” who’s been in juvie.
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