Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Lewis Pullman breaks down the delicate process of bringing Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures to life, from honoring the beloved novel to finding his own connection to Cameron.
In this exclusive Collider interview, Pullman opens up about the challenges of translating such a deeply personal reading experience to the screen, explaining why “it’s the same words for every reader, but a different world for each one.” He also credits director Olivia Newman for striking the balance between staying true to the source material while preserving its emotional specificity.
Pullman shares what it was like working opposite Sally Field, describing her as “one of the most extraordinary actors” he’s worked with, and recalls the moment he first believed in the film’s magic during their early chemistry read. He also dives into the unique challenge of acting opposite Marcellus the octopus—without anything actually in the tank—and how imagination and collaboration with the DP helped shape those scenes.
From improv-heavy moments to designing Cameron’s tattoos and facing his most intimidating scene, this behind-the-scenes conversation offers a thoughtful look at the craft behind Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures and Pullman’s approach to character-building.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Lewis Pullman on Remarkably Bright Creatures
0:24 The Challenge of Adapting a Beloved Book
0:48 Working with Director Olivia Newman
1:44 Chemistry Read with Sally Field
2:29 Bringing Marcellus to Life Without CGI
3:27 Improv and On-Set Freedom
4:52 Building Cameron Through Tattoos
6:15 The Most Terrifying Scene to Shoot
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Lewis Pullman breaks down the delicate process of bringing Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures to life, from honoring the beloved novel to finding his own connection to Cameron.
In this exclusive Collider interview, Pullman opens up about the challenges of translating such a deeply personal reading experience to the screen, explaining why “it’s the same words for every reader, but a different world for each one.” He also credits director Olivia Newman for striking the balance between staying true to the source material while preserving its emotional specificity.
Pullman shares what it was like working opposite Sally Field, describing her as “one of the most extraordinary actors” he’s worked with, and recalls the moment he first believed in the film’s magic during their early chemistry read. He also dives into the unique challenge of acting opposite Marcellus the octopus—without anything actually in the tank—and how imagination and collaboration with the DP helped shape those scenes.
From improv-heavy moments to designing Cameron’s tattoos and facing his most intimidating scene, this behind-the-scenes conversation offers a thoughtful look at the craft behind Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures and Pullman’s approach to character-building.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Lewis Pullman on Remarkably Bright Creatures
0:24 The Challenge of Adapting a Beloved Book
0:48 Working with Director Olivia Newman
1:44 Chemistry Read with Sally Field
2:29 Bringing Marcellus to Life Without CGI
3:27 Improv and On-Set Freedom
4:52 Building Cameron Through Tattoos
6:15 The Most Terrifying Scene to Shoot
Our Social Media:
facebook.com/collider
x.com/Collider
Our Website
collider.com
Video By Maggie Lovitt & Joaquin Rodriguez Carvalho
For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#remarkablybrightcreatures #lewispullman #collider
