'Sweetness' director Emma Higgins and star Kate Hallett on the shocking twists - Interview

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Director/writer Emma Higgins and Kate Hallett, who plays the lead role of Rylee, talk about their new thriller Sweetness, about a girl who idolizes a rock star and winds up kidnapping him. Emma reveals how she found Norwegian star Herman Tømmeraas to play the rocker and Kate tells how she got the part after playing a pivotal role in the recent award-winning film Women Talking. They discuss their idols growing up and give their thoughts on Justin Chatwin, who plays Rylee's policeman dad. Finally, Emma reveals her inspiration for several shocking twists that happen at the end of the film.

Sweetness opens in Canadian theatres on Friday, March 6, 2026.