Dakota Johnson's Audition Blunder: When Good Manners Were Misunderstood

Dakota Johnson Reflects on a Misinterpreted Audition Experience

Hollywood star Dakota Johnson recently shared a memorable audition experience during an interview with Hits Radio, where she was unexpectedly labeled as 'pompous.' She recounted how she greeted everyone in the room, a gesture that was misinterpreted, as reported by people.com. "I walked in, shook hands with everyone, and introduced myself,” she explained about the audition for an unnamed project.

When Dakota Johnson's Politeness Backfired

“After performing the scene, I left the room. The feedback I received indicated that my friendly introduction and handshakes came off as pompous, as if I was trying too hard to impress and was overly confident,” she recalled. Johnson expressed her bewilderment at this feedback, stating, “I was shocked! I didn’t land the role because they perceived me as arrogant.” Her take on the bizarre situation? “I was just being polite.”

Insights on Her Latest Film, Splitsville

During her visit to Hits Radio, Johnson also discussed the UK premiere of her new film Splitsville, which had its U.S. release in September, according to people.com. This romantic dramedy, directed by Michael Angelo Covino, delves into the complexities of marriage, featuring Johnson alongside Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda, O-T Fagbenle, and Covino himself. "It’s interesting to portray characters who are deeply unhappy and chaotic,” Johnson shared about her role as Julie in the film.

She added, "Audiences can truly connect with the chaos. It’s amusing to hear them say, 'I love this movie because it feels so real.'"

Looking ahead, Johnson is set to star in Verity, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's popular novel, directed by Michael Showalter. In this film, she plays Lowen Ashleigh, with Anne Hathaway portraying Verity Crawford and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford. Additionally, Johnson is gearing up for her directorial debut with A Tree is Blue, which is slated to begin filming later this year. This project focuses on a girl on the autism spectrum who seeks to grow and gain independence as she transitions out of high school.