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The landscape of 2024’s television entertainment might heavily feature longing looks and complicated romances, but the streaming movie scene has its own trope this year: prominent actresses involved with much younger men from the entertainment sector, despite their daughters’ disapproval. Although it seems too specific, this theme resonates through two distinct movies both set to debut this year, following a path paved by the likes of No Strings Attached and Friends With Benefits.
We first saw Anne Hathaway pine for a younger man resembling Harry Styles in The Idea Of You, portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine. Now, Nicole Kidman finds herself in a similar narrative, pursuing a young star akin to Zac Efron—played by Zac Efron himself—in A Family Affair. Indeed, we are amidst an Efron-issance, and it’s a welcome occurrence.
A Family Affair unravels the story of Zara (Joey King), an assistant who shockingly finds out her movie star boss Chris (Efron) and her single mother, Brooke (Kidman), are romantically involved. Contrasting with Galitzine’s noble-hearted pop star in The Idea Of You, Efron’s character seems far less admirable. At one point, he even uses a Teen Choice Award as a means to check on a concussed Zara, questioning her recall of his accolades.
While the storyline hints at a peculiar relationship dynamic, Kidman’s role suggests layers of complexity, hinted at by Kathy Bates’ character who emphasises Brooke as a mother yet also an individual with desires. There’s also a playful nod to Kidman’s former film The Titanic within a quip produced by Zara to Chris and Brooke relating to the iconic Jack and Rose, enhanced by Bates’ presence in both films.
Kidman and Efron have a history of on-screen rapport, previously having appeared together in 2012’s The Paperboy, where they famously engaged in a scene involving an unusual jellyfish sting treatment. The bond from such shared screen time certainly carries through the years.
Anticipation grows as A Family Affair is set to premiere on Netflix on June 28.
FAQ
When will ‘A Family Affair’ be released on Netflix?
‘A Family Affair’ is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on June 28, 2024.
Who stars in ‘A Family Affair’?
The film stars Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, and Joey King.
Have Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron worked together before?
Yes, they have previously worked together in the 2012 film ‘The Paperboy’.
What is the plot of ‘A Family Affair’?
The story follows a young woman named Zara who finds out that her mother is having an affair with her boss, a movie star played by Zac Efron.
Is ‘A Family Affair’ based on a book?
There is no indication that ‘A Family Affair’ is based on a book. It seems to be an original screenplay.