A departure from her usual glamorous style, Julia Roberts embraced a more understated look for her role as Barbara Weston in August: Osage County.
While filming in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, she ditched her red carpet flair for casual, dowdy outfits, including jeans, layered tops, and a blue shirt paired with brown flared trousers.
Her hair was simply tied back in a ponytail. The 2013 film, which also starred Benedict Cumberbatch as Little Charles Aiken and Meryl Streep as Violet Weston, had an ensemble cast. Initially, Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were considered for roles, but Riseborough dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, leading to Juliette
Lewis being cast as Karen Weston. Chloë Moretz auditioned for the part of Jean Fordham, but the role ultimately went to Abigail Breslin. Stripped of her usual glam, Roberts delivered an emotionally intense performance.
Unfortunately, despite her outstanding performance in August: Osage County, Julia Roberts recently received some heartbreaking news. It has been announced that the highly anticipated sequel to the film has been put on hold indefinitely due to various production issues.
Fans of the original film were eagerly waiting to see Roberts reprise her role as Barbara Weston in the sequel. The first film received critical acclaim and Roberts’ performance was hailed as one of the best of her career. Her raw and emotional portrayal of a woman struggling with her dysfunctional family resonated with audiences around the world.
The news of the sequel being delayed has left many fans devastated. They were looking forward to seeing Roberts once again showcase her acting chops in a role that was so different from her usual glamorous characters. The chemistry between the ensemble cast in the first film was a major factor in its success, and fans were excited to see them reunite on screen.
Despite the disappointment of the sequel being put on hold, fans remain hopeful that the issues causing the delay will be resolved and production will resume in the near future. In the meantime, they can still enjoy watching Roberts in other projects as she continues to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility.
Julia Roberts’ dedication to her craft and her ability to transform herself for each role she takes on is truly remarkable. While the news of the sequel being delayed is disheartening, fans can take comfort in the fact that Roberts will continue to deliver powerful performances in whatever project she chooses to take on next.
So, while we may have to wait a little longer to see Julia Roberts back on the big screen in the August: Osage County sequel, we can rest assured that when she does return, it will be well worth the wait.
