Director Sam Raimi had no choice but to roast Send help star Rachel McAdams.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness director Raimi, who also directed Rachel in the upcoming film Send helpwas there to support the actress during her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
In his speech on the Doctor Strange actress, he said: “In 2001, Rachel made her film debut in Shotgun Love Dolls.”
“The film opened under unfortunate circumstances as all the seats were facing the screen. In 2002, Rachel came to Hollywood, where she starred in the prestigious Hot Chicks, considered by many to be the Citizen Kane of Rob Schneider body-swap films,” he joked, referencing the title of Schneider’s masterpiece, The hot girl.
In the 2002 comedy film, The About time Star played an attractive teenager who is turned into Schnieder due to a curse. The film has a 21% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Raimi went on to praise the actress, who made a name for herself with films like The notebook, mean girls, And Spotlightsaying the honor was “well deserved” but he didn’t stop with the roasting.
“Back then, Hollywood was a tough place for a young actress. And Rachel was no different,” he said. “People were mean. They walked all over her. But after 25 years of great performances, she has risen to great heights. And now, thanks to that star, people will walk all over her again.”
He didn’t shy away from poking fun at his own latest film, starring Rachel and Dylan O’Brien.
“Rachel’s latest film is called a thriller Send help, That’s also what Rachel said after she found out I was in charge. As her director, I can honestly say that Rachel McAdams is one of the best actors in the film. There are only two actors in the film.”
“Congratulations, Rachel,” Raimi said seriously. “You are so kind and thoughtful. You are a brilliant collaborator and a great friend and a true movie star, someone who will light up this Hollywood Walk of Fame. And you truly deserve this honor. And we all love you. Thank you, Rachel.”
Send help follows an employee, Linda Liddle (played by Rachel), and her boss, Bradley Preston (played by O’Brien), who are left stranded on an island after a plane crash. despite being the only two survivors. their workplace tensions follow them there and the two begin a battle for survival.
