Upon discovering the corpse, Julia broke down in tears, seeking comfort in the embrace of Ewan’s character, Bill Fordham, as she continued to sob.
Despite the emotional weight of the scene, Julia was spotted laughing heartily between takes.
The actress was accompanied by Julianne Nicholson, who seemed to share a lighthearted moment with the group.
Not her usual style: For her role as Barbara Weston, she donned jeans and layered tops. The Boardwalk Empire actress also opted for a similarly understated look, wearing a blue shirt and brown flared trousers, with her hair tied back in a ponytail.
Other notable cast members in the 2013 film include Benedict Cumberbatch as ‘Little Charles Aiken’ and Meryl Streep as Violet Weston.
According to the film’s IMDb page, Renée Zellweger and Andrea Riseborough were initially considered for a role.
Riseborough was ultimately cast but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts, resulting in Juliette Lewis stepping in as Ka.