Bacon Family Collaboration: Sosie Bacon's Journey from Loverboy to Family Movie
Sosie Bacon shared her experience working with her father, Kevin Bacon, on the film Loverboy in 2005. In the movie, Sosie portrayed a younger version of her mother, Kyra Sedgwick. Reflecting on her debut acting role, Sosie mentioned that she initially hesitated to take on the project but eventually enjoyed working with her parents, who were both respectful of her acting process.
Sosie, along with her parents and brother Travis Bacon, stars in the horror-comedy Family Movie. The film follows a filmmaking family caught in a real-life horror scenario when a body is discovered on the set of their low-budget slasher film, leading them to cover up the murder to continue filming. Sosie humorously shared that she did not have to audition for the movie as the idea of the family project was suggested to them.
The screenplay for Family Movie was written by Dan Beers, who connected with the family individually to capture their essence in the script. Sosie expressed excitement about the project and praised Beers for his accurate portrayal of their family dynamic. The film marks Kevin Bacon's return to the director's chair after nearly two decades, with Kyra Sedgwick co-directing the movie alongside him.
Family Movie premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 13, showcasing the collaborative effort of the Bacon family on screen. The film's release date has not been announced yet, but the family's involvement in the project has generated anticipation among fans and audiences.