"Annette Bening's Intense Preparation for Portraying Swimmer Diana Nyad"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PBS NewsHour
Annette Bening's portrayal of famed long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad in the film "Nyad" has garnered Oscar buzz. Bening trained extensively to capture Nyad's athleticism and drive, and the film explores Nyad's determination to achieve her dream of swimming from Cuba to Florida at age 64. Bening emphasizes the importance of portraying older women in compelling and nuanced roles, and highlights the mutual vulnerability and support necessary in acting, paralleling the relationship between Nyad and her friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll.