Drama
United States of America,Canada
Bombshell is a 2019 American biographical drama film directed by Jay Roach and written by Charles Randolph. The plot follows the story of the women at Fox News who spoke out against the sexual harassment they experienced under the leadership of Roger Ailes. The film depicts how these women, including anchors Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, fought back against this toxic work culture and the powerful men in charge.
The cast of Bombshell features a star-studded ensemble, with Charlize Theron playing Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson, and Margot Robbie as a fictional character named Kayla Pospisil, an ambitious young producer who is also a victim of harassment. John Lithgow portrays Roger Ailes, while other notable actors like Kate McKinnon, Connie Britton, and Allison Janney round out the supporting cast.
The film was praised by critics and received several award nominations, including three Academy Award nominations for Best Actress (for Theron), Best Supporting Actress (for Robbie), and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. In addition to its critical success, Bombshell also helped to shine a light on the issue of workplace harassment and to promote greater awareness and accountability for those who perpetrate it.
