Rachel Seo The real-life story of Reality Winner’s arrest unfolds as such a sharp piece of on-the-nose political theater that it almost seems to have been dramatized. On June 3, 2017, the FBI showed up at the former Air Force member and NSA translator’s house to question her about a leaked document that they’d traced back to her. Over the course of the interrogation — during which the agents did not read the ex-intelligence specialist her Miranda rights and during which she refrained from requesting a lawyer — Winner’s composure gradually deteriorated. She was arrested under suspicion of releasing an intelligence report that detailed Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections before being sentenced to five years and three months in prison, the longest ever for the crime.
‘Reality’ Trailer: Sydney Sweeney Stuns as Whistleblower Reality Winner in HBO’s Riveting Docudrama
11.05.2023 - 17:27 / variety.com
Sophia Scorziello editor The FBI has it out for Sydney Sweeney in the trailer for “Reality,” Tina Satter’s gripping biopic-docudrama about the America intelligence whistleblower Reality Winner. The upcoming HBO film stars Sweeney as Winner, who was imprisoned for releasing classified information about Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The film also stars Marchánt Davis and Josh Hamilton. “Reality” is based on Satter’s play, “Is This a Room,” and the FBI’s transcript of their 2017 interrogation of Winner, which took place in her home just days prior to her arrest.
“Truly, when I first stumbled upon the transcript for the interrogation just through reading it I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is like a movie thriller.’ I really felt that,” Satter told Variety.
Sweeney, on the other hand, didn’t fall as easily into the role. She felt differently playing Winner than she has about previous characters. “Reality, she was already living and breathing with thoughts and memories before the page was even written,” Sweeney said. “I knew if I got the opportunity to make a film out of this, I would want to direct it. It was this artistic spark of being able to see and feel the film. I really felt something in my body and bones that I wanted to direct this film,” said Satter. The film debuted at the Berlin Film Festival in February to critical acclaim. In her review of the film, Variety’s Jessica Kiang wrote, “Satter’s smart, self-aware framing ensures her film cannot be accused of Fox-like distortions and manipulations, by reminding us that everything we watch, even the most rigorous reportage, is constructed and shaped into narratives by people with some agenda or other.” The screenplay was adapted by Satter
Sydney Sweeney can't wait for season three of Euphoria
Sydney Sweeney feels "excited" to shoot season three of 'Euphoria'. The 25-year-old actress stars as Cassie Howard in the HBO teen drama, and Sydney can't wait to reprise the role for season three of the show. She told Variety: "I just hope that I get to continue to challenge myself as an actor and get to go to crazy places through her, because she’s such a crazy, dramatically heightened character and it’s fun to play her.
Sydney Sweeney Reveals Why She Had To Fight For ‘White Lotus’ Role
Sydney Sweeney is taking a look back on her biggest roles so far in a candid new interview.
Sydney Sweeney Opens Up About Starring With Glen Powell in 'Anyone But You,' Season 3 of 'Euphoria,' Why She Had to Fight For 'White Lotus' Role & More in 'Variety' Interview
Sydney Sweeney is opening up about all of her roles.
Sydney Sweeney on Entering the Rom-Com Space, Fighting for ‘White Lotus’ Role After ‘Euphoria’ and Surprising Everyone With ‘Reality’
Emily Longeretta Don’t put Sydney Sweeney in a box — and don’t judge her by her cover. The former is a lesson she’s taught casting directors in Hollywood, the latter is what she learned from her latest role as ex-intelligence specialist Reality Winner. In 2017, Winner was arrested by FBI officers who showed up at her home to investigate her part in the mishandling of classified information. Sweeney portrays the whistleblower in HBO’s new film; the movie’s dialogue is taken directly from the transcript of Winner’s tense conversation with the FBI on the day of her arrest. “Once I met with Reality and I got to know her, she really truly speaks her mind,” Sweeney says of playing Winner. “So everything she was saying in the transcript, she was feeling and thinking. I was able to just find all the different layers underneath it. I truly enjoyed it.”
Sydney Sweeney on her favorite summer fashions and beauty essentials
become a red-carpet fixture (including most recently in a bustier slip dress at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival), serving as a brand ambassador for everyone from Miu Miu, Tory Burch and Frankies Bikinis to Armani Beauty and Laneige. The in-demand actress spent the last year filming Marvel’s “Madame Web” with Dakota Johnson and the rom-com “Anyone But You” with Glen Powell in Australia.
Sydney Sweeney & Fiance Jonathan Davino Have A Matching Moment During Miu Miu Lunch at Cannes
Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino have a matching moment!
Sydney Sweeney's Engagement Ring Is Back On During Rare Appearance with Fiance Jonathan Davino
Sydney Sweeney‘s engagement ring is back on!
Sydney Sweeney Spotted Wearing Engagement Ring In Cannes After Months Of Going Without It
Sydney Sweeney seems to be squashing speculation surrounding her relationship with finacé Jonathan Davino.
Sydney Sweeney Layers Up in Summery Style — Channel Her Cannes Look
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‘Reality’ Star Sydney Sweeney Hopes HBO Film Humanizes ‘Complex’ NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner
Elizabeth Taylor Sydney Sweeney debuted her new HBO Films drama “Reality” at an intimate premiere Monday at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. “Usually whenever I’m scared or challenged by something, I know I should do it,” the Emmy nominee told Variety on the red carpet about tackling the role of controversial real-life American whistleblower Reality Winner. Winner was a former U.S. Air Force member who was working as a translator for an NSA contractor when she was convicted of leaking a confidential report on Russian election interference to the media. Winner was ultimately charged under the Espionage Act and served four years in federal prison. She remains under supervised release until 2024, while public opinion remains split on the actions that put her behind bars.
Sydney Sweeney Admits She Was 'Living My Best Life' Working With Glen Powell Amid Cheating Rumors!
Sydney Sweeney had the time of her life with Glen Powell! (Anyone else humming the theme from Dirty Dancing now??)
Sydney Sweeney Says Sheer, but Make It Couture
, it’s not going anywhere, and it likely never will. Sheer fashion’s latest champion is star Sydney Sweeney, who wore a mostly sheer floor-length Schiaparelli couture dress to a screening of latest movie, HBOMax’s Reality, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Tuesday, May 16. Sweeney’s strapless black gown has a mermaid fit, with alternating panels of sheer and opaque fabrics.
Sydney Sweeney Reveals How Much She Enjoyed Filming 'Anyone But You' Alongside Glen Powell
Sydney Sweeney is speaking out about how much she loved filming her upcoming rom-com, Anyone But You!
Sydney Sweeney Heats Up the Red Carpet in Sheer Dress at 'Reality' Premiere
Sydney Sweeney‘s daring black dress is lighting up the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie Reality on Tuesday night (May 16) at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Sydney Sweeney Spills on Filming Rom-Com With Glen Powell: 'Living My Best Life' (Exclusive)
Sydney Sweeney is making the most of her on-set experiences — especially when it comes to shooting her recent rom-com, opposite Glen Powell.Sweeney walked the carpet at the New York City premiere of her new biopic, , and she spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about both her politically charged drama and the fun she had filming her forthcoming romantic comedy.«It was such a blast!» Sweeney said of her time on the set of. «I mean, Australia was such a beautiful place to film, and the cast and crew were so much fun.»«I've never laughed so much on a set before,» she added.
The FBI Investigates Sydney Sweeney In Gripping New Trailer For HBO’s ‘Reality’
Fans can get a glimpse of Sydney Sweeney’s “revelatory” performance in the new trailer for HBO’s upcoming original film “Reality”.
‘Reality’ Trailer: Sydney Sweeney Stars As Whistleblower Reality Winner In New Film On Max On May 29
Rising star Sydney Sweeney has a lot of anticipated projects on the way, like “Euphoria” Season 3, “Madame Web,” the rom-com “Anyone But You” with Glen Powell, among others. But before all that, watch Sweeney flex her dramatic chops in “Reality,” a new film that hits Max later this month.
Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell Romantic Comedy ‘Anyone But You’ Eyes Pre-Christmas Launch
Sony is determined to bring moviegoers back to comedies in theaters and they just dated their Will Gluck directed Anyone But You for Dec. 15.
Glen Powell Rumors Are a ‘Huge Test’ for Sydney Sweeney and Fiance Jonathan Davino’s Relationship
More than movie magic? Sydney Sweeney and fiancé Jonathan Davino‘s relationship has been put to the test amid rumors she is having an affair with Anyone But You costar Glen Powell.