‘Parent Trap’ Star Hayley Mills Appears in New M. Night Shyamalan Thriller
Hayley Mills was a Disney staple in the 1960s, appearing in classic movies The Parent Trap, That Darn Cat! and Pollyanna. She has continued to act over the years, but is still best known for her Disney roles. In fact, she recently appeared at the Disney D23 event and delighted audiences by singing “Let’s Get Together” from The Parent Trap with Lesley Ann Warren (The Happiest Millionaire).
Now she is surprising her fans once again by starring in an unexpected film. Mills is in the new M. Night Shyamalan thriller Trap. also starring Josh Hartnett. Hartnett plays a serial killer who is trying to avoid getting caught while at a pop concert with his daughter. Mills plays an FBI profiler named Dr. Josephine Grant, who might be the only one who can take him down for good.
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The 78-year-old shared about her new role, “It was lovely to be on a movie set again. There’s more space, you can take deeper breaths … And certainly, on a movie of Night’s, you don’t rush.” While she admitted that she has been having a hard time finding work due to her age, she is grateful to have found a character full of wisdom and smarts to play. She added about her character, “She’s brought in out of retirement to track down a serial killer, and she’s very experienced. She’s been lecturing and writing books and things about [killers], and I think her age is a relevant factor in the movie for the protagonist.”
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Fans are also delighted that The Parent Trap actress is now starring in a film where she aims to trap a parent. Full circle moment! Watch the trailer below and let us know your thoughts on the film. It is out in theaters around the country now.
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