To bring Sharp Objects (2018) to the screen, Amy Adams attached herself as an executive producer years in advance to protect the gritty, unlikable nature of the protagonist. This creative authority allowed her to personally recruit director Jean-Marc Vallée, whose distinct visual style became essential to the storytelling. With Adams locked in, the team cast Patricia Clarkson as Adora to provide a polished, icy counterweight to Camille’s visible brokenness. This high-stakes dynamic required a co