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Field talks about her role as Tova in Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures, an adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel about loneliness and connection, narrated by Marcellus the octopus. Filmed in Vancouver with Lewis Pullman, the film uses improv to shape their relationship and carries themes of ocean life and healing; Field also reflects on her decades-long career and why she keeps acting. The movie streams on Netflix Friday.
In a People exclusive, Sally Field reflects on more than six decades in Hollywood—from Gidget to two Oscars and iconic roles—discussing how acting (and coach Lee Strasburg) helped her tap into rage for Norma Rae, choosing projects she believes reflect women beyond romantic plots, and previewing her Netflix film Remarkably Bright Creatures as well as upcoming stage work.
Sally Field anchors Netflix’s cozy drama Remarkably Bright Creatures as Tova, a lonely New England aquarium night janitor, with Lewis Pullman as a wounded, searching Cameron; Alfred Molina voices the perceptive octopus Marcellus who nudges two hurting souls toward connection. Olivia Newman’s adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel is warm, funny, and moving, but its plot can feel tidy and anthropocentric at times. Netflix releases on May 8, 2026 (1h51).
Netflix adds seven new titles for May 4–10, led by the British crime thriller Legends and the Sally Field drama Remarkably Bright Creatures, along with live and reality offerings like Funny AF with Kevin Hart and The Roast of Kevin Hart, a Countdown: Rousey vs Carano docuseries, and Worst Ex Ever, plus additional Netflix originals and a published release schedule, including notes on titles leaving Netflix this week.