Rose Byrne shines in Netflix's sci-fi "I Am Mother."
Rose Byrne is known for her comedic roles, but she also shines in a different genre. Her voice performance in the sci-fi film "I Am Mother" on Netflix shows her talent in a unique way. In the film, she voices a robot named Mother. This robot raises a girl named Daughter in a controlled environment. The story revolves around Mother and Daughter's close relationship. They live in a facility where Mother manages human embryos for repopulation. However, when a stranger, played by Hilary Swank, arrives, their safe world begins to unravel. The audience must decide who to trust: the mysterious visitor or Mother. Byrne's voice captures both warmth and an unsettling tone, making her performance stand out. "I Am Mother" has gained positive reviews, holding an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes. This year has been great for Byrne. She won the Best Lead Performance award at the Berlin Film Festival for another project, "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You." This film is a dark comedy-drama about an exhausted mother. Fans of her comedic side can look forward to a new season of "Platonic" on Apple TV Plus. This show, where Byrne stars alongside Seth Rogen, explores a complex relationship between exes. The first season received high praise and a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. While details about the new season are limited, viewers are eager to see how their story unfolds. "I Am Mother" is currently available on Netflix, while "Platonic" can be streamed on Apple TV Plus.