’10 Days In A Madhouse’ Brings Back Nellie Bly
The upcoming biopic 10 Days in a Madhouse – The Nellie Bly Story will be releasing in theaters soon, so of course I had to check out the trailer. The movie tells the story of 23-year-old journalist Nellie Bly, who goes undercover for world-famous editor Joseph Pulitzer. In an elaborate plan, Nellie fakes insanity in order to get her herself arrested and committed into Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum for women. After successfully getting committed to the institution, Nellie discovers the shocking truths and injustices happening within the asylum walls. The young journalist goes on to reveal the ugly realities to the world, as she becomes one of the most influential journalists in American history.
With over 8000 submissions from hopefuls hoping to portray Nellie in the film, newcomerCaroline Barry was selected for the coveted role. This casting happening just two months after the young actress moved from Colorado to Los Angeles to pursue acting. In a recent interview, Caroline recounted her audition saying, “the director said he was looking for Nellie Bly’s smile and that optimistic spirit, and he felt my audition was the one that really had that smile and the brightness and optimism” Here, she refers to the director Timothy Hines who is known for his adaption of HG Wells’ War of the Worlds.
Alongside Caroline is actor Christopher Lambert, who stars as E.C. Dent, the head of the mental hospital. Lambert is known for his roles in such films as Highlander and Mortal Combat. He also appears in the upcoming movie Hail Caesar!, where he co-stars alongside Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and George Clooney. In an interview on LA Talk Radio, Caroline revealed that Christopher brought authenticity to his role as antagonist Dr. Dent by portraying his motives as misguided good rather than evil.
Actress and former supermodel Kelly Le Brock, who you may recognize from her role in the John Hughes cult classic Weird Science, also (continued)
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