Los Angeles, April 11 (NationPress) - Renowned Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway drew inspiration from the celebrated Grammy winner Taylor Swift for her latest cinematic venture, Mother Mary, as revealed by the film's director, David Lowery.

The 43-year-old star portrays a pop icon entangled in a "psychosexual affair" with a fashion designer, a character brought to life by Michaela Coel in the forthcoming film.

In an interview with Empire magazine, Lowery stated: "Her Reputation concert film ranks among the greatest concert films of all time. It’s nothing short of phenomenal. We frequently referenced that for our concert scenes, and the discussions around Taylor Swift were extensive."

He continued, "We analyzed three tracks from Reputation, deconstructing them shot by shot, questioning: ‘If we were to recreate these, what would the visual effects costs be?’ This method served as a budgeting strategy, as we were uncertain how to execute a stadium concert experience on a limited budget. Reputation was essentially our blueprint, and I could discuss it endlessly."

Lowery shared that he attended one of Swift's concerts alongside Hathaway, who presented him with a friendship bracelet inspired by the singer, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.

He noted, "Upon completion of filming, Annie gifted me a Taylor Swift-themed beaded bracelet inscribed with ‘Anti-Hero’. I certainly infused a considerable amount of Taylor Swift into the character of Mother Mary. I often found myself saying: 'Envision Taylor Swift in 10 or 15 years'; that’s the essence of this character."

Afterward, Hathaway mentioned the challenges she faced during production, as most of the music was unfinished when filming commenced, forcing her to move forward without familiarity with the songs.

In a statement to Vogue magazine, she admitted: "I had to embrace being a novice. The humility of that experience—showing up daily with the understanding that I might struggle—was significant.

"It had to be acceptable. You’re not ‘bad’; you’re simply a beginner. Adopting that mindset required shedding certain hard-to-let-go aspects. It was a welcome challenge, albeit difficult, as transformational experiences often are."

She elaborated, "It was quite perplexing. I had to adapt… because had I received the music a year before filming, I would have internalized every note, leading to a very specific process. But that opportunity was not afforded to me. Ultimately, I am grateful that I could not exert control over the situation."