Barbie Ferreira is probably not returning to “Euphoria,” however the actress is making her function presence identified with indie dramedy “Bob Trevino Likes It.”
The movie, which debuted at SXSW 2024, stars Ferreira as a struggling caretaker who tries to deal with her absent father. Whereas Ferreira has had roles in “Unpregnant” and “Nope,” it’s “Bob” that places Ferreira on the map as one to look at — and she or he even govt produces it alongside together with her co-star and onscreen surrogate dad John Leguizamo.
Tracie Laymon writes and directs the semi-autobiographical function, which is impressed by the true friendship of her befriending a stranger in actual life whereas searching for her father on-line.
The official synopsis reads: “Typically taking part in the position of caretaker to individuals like her father, who needs to be caring for her, Lily Trevino (Ferreira) longs for familial connection. When her father, Robert (French Stewart), lastly checks out of her life, Lily appears for him on the web. She tries to ‘buddy’ a person she believes is her father on Fb. However as an alternative of discovering Robert Trevino, she finds Bob Trevino (Leguizamo) as an alternative. Lily and Bob’s blossoming friendship turns into a significant supply of connection and therapeutic for each, holding the facility to alter every of their lives without end.”
Lauren “Lolo” Spencer and Rachel Bay Jones additionally star.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” received 13 movie pageant viewers awards throughout its circuit screenings. The IndieWire assessment deemed the movie a “tearjerker” that’s grounded in the truth that it’s additionally a real story based mostly on first-time function author/director Tracie Laymon’s personal encounter with a Bob Laymon (not her dad).
“Leguizamo could give one in all his career-best performances within the function, however it’s Ferreira’s stunning command onscreen that’s the most memorable. With this function, she proves her personal expertise is amongst that of her A-list “Euphoria” co-stars Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Zendaya,” the assessment reads. “Ferreira could have been sidelined in “Euphoria” Season 2, however with ‘Bob,’ her vary is obvious. Ferreira sobs hysterically, spouts horrific recounts of an abusive childhood, and slowly opens up, all within the span of a two-hour movie. It’s a quiet film, one whose pressure is present in ready to see simply how far Lily and Bob will take their quasi daughter-father relationship (will Lily lastly meet Bob’s spouse? Will each Bobs lastly cross paths?). Will we ‘like’ it? We like it.”
Laymon produces the movie with Sean Mullin, Edgar Rosa, and Felipe Dieppa.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” premieres March 21 in choose theaters. Try the trailer under.