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Sam Raimi Says He Underused Rachel McAdams, Elevates Her in Send Help as Film Gains Early Momentum

He cast her to defy expectations in a nastier, more unpredictable survival story.

Overview

  • Raimi told Total Film he felt McAdams was “underutilized” in 2022’s Doctor Strange sequel and said he “promised” himself he would work with her again.
  • Send Help centers on an undervalued employee stranded with her boss (Dylan O’Brien), flipping their workplace dynamic; it is written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift for 20th Century Studios.
  • Raimi says the movie’s feel is closer to Misery than Cast Away, emphasizing surprise turns that keep audiences off balance.
  • Critics at The Times and The Independent highlight McAdams’s career-reframing performance and Raimi’s gore-laced dark humor.
  • The film is now in theaters, with Deadline reporting it is on track to reach No. 1 at the box office in its second weekend.