And, critically, the 12-year-old in question also happens to be a huge fan ofFriends.
Nah, Im just kidding, I dont want you money and I dont want your pity either.
Talking directly into the camera, she prompts, Go ahead and stare.
Jennifer Aniston on ‘Friends’ and Phoebe-Rae Taylor in ‘Out Of My Mind’.nbc; disney
Its 2002, youve never seen a girl in a wheelchair who doesnt talk before?
Its not like I have nothing to say.
Oh believe me, I havesomuch to say, but my tongue wont cooperate.
Emily Mitchell, Luke Kirby, Phoebe-Rae Taylor, and Rosemarie Dewitt in ‘Out of My Mind’.Michael Gibson/disney
She quirks a smile.
“I know what youre thinking,” she adds.
“I sound pretty grown-up for a 12 year old, right?
I told you I cant talk!
So I dont have a voice.
The clip then offers a glimpse of her watching an episode ofFriends, with Aniston smiling back at her.
And Im just borrowing it, its not like I stole it.
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While hunting for the perfect Melody Brooks, director Amber Sealey prioritized authenticity.
It really came as a surprise, and Im so grateful I got this opportunity.
She added, Its quite uncanny, really, how much I related to Melody.
I think that really helped me to get into the character.
I just really related to her, a lot.
The film also stars Rosemarie Dewitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light.
Out of My Mindhits Disney+ on Nov. 22.
