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In Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, Noah Wyle and Sally Field reunite to discuss their ER history, Wyle’s season-long buildup on The Pitt and Field’s emotionally charged work in Remarkably Bright Creatures, and the lifelong grind of acting—from rigorous prep and on-set exhaustion to sustaining a creative career across decades in a shifting TV landscape.
Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, adapted from Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 novel, has sparked an online wave of emotional reactions as viewers cry at the film’s heartfelt story of a grieving woman, a man searching for his father, and Marcellus the octopus voiced by Alfred Molina. Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, the movie has drawn praise for performances while fans note differences from the book and discuss its tearful, feel‑good resonance.
Critics repeatedly describe Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures as warm, cozy, and heartwarming, praising Sally Field's performance opposite Lewis Pullman and Alfred Molina's octopus narrator in this book-to-screen adaptation now streaming on Netflix, while noting a few familiar tropes alongside impressive CGI.
Netflix adds the warm mystery drama Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus voiced by Alfred Molina. The film is described as a charming, easygoing watch with a gentle mystery and strong performances, now available on Netflix; Tom's Guide gives it 3.5/5 stars.
Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures, adapted from Shelby Van Pelt's novel, pairs Sally Field's tender performance with Alfred Molina's witty octopus narrator, as Lewis Pullman rounds out a warmly old-fashioned, emotionally resonant story that blends humor, grief, and CGI splendor.
Sally Field anchors a tender, book-to-film adaptation about loss, family, and an unlikely friendship with a highly intelligent octopus, delivering warm performances and thoughtful storytelling for a Netflix release.
Sally Field anchors a gentle Netflix drama about loneliness and renewal as a cleaner befriends a grumpy aquarium octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina); the low-key, heart-forward story sticks to emotional beats with a satisfying ending, though some subplots feel underdeveloped.
Sally Field says Burt Reynolds tried to control her by condemning the Norma Rae subject matter, calling her a whore and throwing the script, which she says marked the beginning of the end of their five-year relationship; she went on to meet director Marty Ritt and make Norma Rae, a turning point that helped her find her own footing. The couple co-starred in four films, including Smokey and the Bandit, before ultimately splitting in 1982.
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.
Remarkably Bright Creatures aims for warmth via a grieving widow and a drifting newcomer, guided by Marcellus the wise octopus narrator. The concept is endearing and the leads deliver, but the plot feels overly sentimental and cluttered, with heavy voiceover and underdeveloped subplots that undermine the drama. As a Netflix adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, it remains faithful and comforting but ultimately lands as a mildly heartwarming, but distinctly average, film.
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).
Sally Field revealed she declined the role of Annie MacDuggan-Paradis in The First Wives Club (1996) because she wasn’t aligned with the film’s plot about older women pursuing romance; Diane Keaton ultimately played the part, and Field said she wouldn’t have been right for it, partly because she doesn’t sing the closing number.
Sally Field revealed she declined the Annie Paradis role in The First Wives Club, saying the plot didn’t give women enough to say and that she couldn’t sing, so the part went to Diane Keaton; she added she wouldn’t have been as good as Keaton and doesn’t regret the decision.
Sally Field, at 78, showcased her stunning gray hair on the red carpet, exemplifying confidence and style, and continues to have an active career with upcoming film projects, all while embracing her age with pride.