We chat with the Phillippou Brothers about the real-life tragedies that made Bring Her Back possible.
In the middle of writingBring Her Backmy cousin lost her two year old, Danny Philippou shared.
My cousin was the last one to let him go.
And how far she would go to heal herself from it.
The idea of a never-ending grief cycle is terrifying to me.
Danny added, Then leaning into how far youd go to bring someone back that you love.
Those deep questions that you wonder and think about.
Thats something that we didnt fully get out withTalk to Me, so this is another iteration.
Our parents were never home, he said.
Our grandfather raised us to a certain point, and he passed away when we were really young.
And once he did, there was no parental supervision, and our childhood wasLord of the Flies.
Working with Hawkins was something of a dream come true for the brothers who eagerly gushed about her performance.
ThusBring Her Backpromises to show a side of Hawkins audiences have yet to see.
Im in awe of her.
And in certain scenes so terrifying as well, Danny teased.
Bring Her Back hits theaters on May 30 2025.
It will release in the UK soon.
