For years, Michelle Williams has chosen interesting, immersive roles that showcase her versatility and talent as an actor. An award-winning performer, she has been honored by her peers with two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award. While Williams has prioritized roles in dark, independent dramas, she has also appeared in big-budget movies with star-studded casts. Most recently, she acted in The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film that earned high marks from critics and viewers. In a recent interview, Williams revealed how excited she was to work with Spielberg on the film. Though she initially “couldn’t imagine” the iconic director would want to cast her.
What role does Michelle Williams play in ‘The Fabelmans’?
The Fabelmans tells the story of a young boy named Sam Fabelman, who is inspired to make movies by the magical worlds and situations that he sees in films at his local theater. The Fabelmans not only explores the power that movies can have over the imagination of audience members everywhere but dives deep into the role that families can have in supporting the dreams of children.