Brian Tyree Henry Spills on First Time Working with Julia Roberts and Why It Was ‘Insane’

Julia Roberts and Brian Tyree Henry
Julia Roberts and Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry has opened up about what it was really like stepping onto a film set with none other than Julia Roberts—and let’s just say, it started off a bit nerve-wracking.

The two stars in the upcoming thriller Panic Carefully, and Henry admits he was seriously intimidated at first.

“Once you hear the Julia Roberts laugh, it just cuts through everything,” he said, talking to People Magazine. And just like that, all the nerves started to melt away.

He couldn’t say enough about Roberts, either. “You’re just like, ‘Great, all right, we’re all safe. It’s all going to be good.’ She elevates everything she’s a part of. She’s a legend, and she is truly the epitome of care,” he added.

Alongside Roberts, the film also features Elizabeth Olsen and Eddie Redmayne—another reason Henry is so hyped about the project. “They’re such remarkable actors,” he said. “It’s amazing to be a part of a project where there’s such a kinship and such a love for each other’s craft and who we are as people. This movie is insane, and I can’t think of a better crew to go through it with.”

That kind of creative energy made an impact. Henry described the experience in one word: unforgettable. “It has been the time of my life, I can’t even lie. I couldn’t have asked for better company than Julia and Eddie, and Lizzie. They’re so amazing.”

He also reflected on how much he’s learned from working with top-tier talent over the years. Having shared scenes with icons like Brad Pitt, Jodie Foster, and Viola Davis, Henry said it’s helped him realise the calibre of company he’s now keeping. “I’ve had the amazing luxury of working with quite a few stars. It’s been quite remarkable to be there with them, and then also realize, ‘Oh, right, these are my peers.’”

It’s clear he’s still soaking it all in—and loving every second of it.

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