Jamie Lee Curtis has expressed admiration for Nicole Kidman’s strong “HBIC” — head bitch in charge — energy, highlighting it as a defining quality. Speaking about Kidman in a Vogue profile, Curtis credited her co-star with bringing a new level of intensity and seriousness to their work on the upcoming Prime Video series Scarpetta, emphasizing the impact of what she called “the Nicole effect.”
Nicole Kidman’s Influence on Set and Industry Significance
Curtis described Kidman’s presence as commanding, comparing it to a military call to attention.
“There’s a phrase I like to use: HBIC, head b–ch in charge,”
she said.
“You know in the military when people say: ‘Attention!’ That’s how it feels.”
This shift has symbolic importance amid a traditionally male-dominated entertainment industry, as Curtis observed how women like Kidman are contributing to change. She noted,
“It’s a shift in the right direction, from a really very heavily male-dominated industry. Clearly, women are changing things.”
Kidman’s Role Revitalizing AMC Theaters
Beyond acting, Curtis highlighted Kidman’s prominent role in encouraging audiences to return to movie theaters after the COVID-19 pandemic. Kidman became the face of AMC Theaters through widely viewed advertisements designed to reignite interest in the cinematic experience.
“That’s not Brad Pitt or George Clooney or Tom Cruise or Ryan Gosling doing that,”
Curtis pointed out. “It’s Nicole f–king Kidman.”
Upcoming Project: Practical Magic 2 and Its Ensemble Cast
Nicole Kidman’s next major film project is Practical Magic 2, a sequel to the 1998 original, planned for theatrical release in September 2026. Kidman confirmed on Instagram that filming concluded a month ago. She reunites with Sandra Bullock in the lead, with veterans Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reprising their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny. The cast also features Joey King as Bullock’s daughter, alongside actors Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod.
Direction by Susanne Bier Links Kidman and Bullock Once Again
The sequel is directed by Susanne Bier, who has previously worked with Kidman on The Perfect Couple and The Undoing, and with Bullock on Bird Box. This collaboration further underscores the strong professional relationships and creative synergy among the key players involved in this production.
