During a recent BBC Radio 2 interview, Margot Robbie shared how she used Rachel McAdams’ audition for The Notebook as a source of inspiration early in her career. Robbie revealed that watching McAdams’ audition tape helped her prepare mentally for her own auditions, contributing to her rise as an A-list movie star.
How Rachel McAdams’ Audition Inspired Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie explained that she frequently studied Rachel McAdams’ audition to get into the right mindset before attending her own casting calls.
“I used to watch Rachel McAdams’ audition for ‘The Notebook’ before I would go to auditions. She’s so good, and she’s so charming and real, and like, in it,”
Robbie said.
“I used to watch it before I’d go to an audition, I was like, ‘OK, just try and be as good as her.’”
The Impact of McAdams’ Audition on Robbie’s Career
Robbie acknowledged that McAdams’ commitment in that audition encouraged her to fully invest herself in every role she pursued. When asked if watching the audition helped her secure any roles, Robbie commented,
“Technically, you could say any part I got would’ve been in thanks to her because I was always watching her audition before. It’s just the commitment. I always watched it to remind myself that you have to fully commit in the audition room.”
The two actresses later worked together on the film About Time, in which Robbie had a small role while McAdams played the lead. Robbie recalled the kindness McAdams showed her and her brother during that time.
“She’s the lead in it. I was absolutely no one back then and she was so lovely to me and my brother. I’ll never forget how she’d go out of her way to be so kind. I just love her.”
Rachel McAdams’ Role in ‘The Notebook’ and Their Recent Projects
Rachel McAdams won the role of Allison “Allie” Calhoun opposite Ryan Gosling in The Notebook, a film that has become one of the most iconic romance movies of this century, largely due to their chemistry. While Robbie did not specify which roles McAdams’ audition inspired, it is evident it influenced many of her opportunities.
This winter, both stars have been promoting new projects. McAdams headlines Sam Raimi’s dark comedy Send Help, which has dominated the box office during its first two weekends. Meanwhile, Robbie stars opposite Jacob Elordi in Wuthering Heights, a Warner Bros. production set for theatrical release on February 13, with hopes of debuting at number one and earning around $50 million.
The Importance of Role Models in Acting Careers
Margot Robbie’s candid homage to Rachel McAdams highlights the value of watching and learning from successful actors when developing one’s craft. By adopting McAdams’ dedication and natural charm demonstrated during auditions, Robbie was able to shape her own path to stardom. Their shared history and respect suggest a meaningful connection between two actors shaping contemporary cinema.
