Despite the transformation, Sweeney found the experience empowering. "I loved it," she stated. "It was amazing: I was so strong, like crazy strong." Her commitment to the role impressed director David Michôd, who praised her work ethic and dedication. "Sydney trained her butt off to play the role," he said. "The beauty of Sydney is that she came to work every day with her tail wagging, ready to start. No matter how hard it was, she was like a ray of sunshine."
