In August 2014, Mark Wahlberg was cast as Mike Williams, a real-life electronics technician who survived the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion.
Gina Rodriguez was cast as Andrea Fleytas, a crew member who attempted to contact the Coast Guard during the crisis.
Actors Mark Wahlberg, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, and Gina Rodriguez onstage during the intro at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Deepwater Horizon at Roy Thomson Hall on September 13, 2016, in Toronto, Canada (Credit: Dara Kushner / INFphoto)
Wahlberg initially expected to play the younger lead and even approached actors like Jack Nicholson for the opposite role. However, producers felt Wahlberg was the right fit to bring authenticity to the story of survivor Mike Williams.
Mark Wahlberg poses with real-life Deepwater Horizon survivor Mike Williams and director Peter Berg at the European Premiere of Deepwater Horizon at Cineworld Leicester Square on September 26, 2016, in London, England (Credit: Ian West / PA Images / Startraksphoto)
The film also starred Dylan O’Brien as Caleb Holloway, Kurt Russell as rig captain Jimmy Harrell, and John Malkovich as BP representative Donald Vidrine. Kate Hudson was cast as Felicia Williams, Mike’s wife, marking her first on-screen appearance with her stepfather, Kurt Russell.
While the cast successfully captured the intensity of the disaster, their red carpet appearances at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival brought them a different kind of spotlight, especially Gina Rodriguez, who dazzled in a head-turning couture gown.
Gina Rodriguez Stuns in Cleavage-Baring Gown at Toronto Film Festival
Gina Rodriguez captured everyone’s attention as she sauntered down the red carpet donning a captivating Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 ensemble (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)
In September 2016, Gina Rodriguez arrived at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival for the Toronto premiere of the 2016 American biographical disaster film Deepwater Horizon.
Gina Rodriguez’s black and grey floral embroidered ruffled split gown featured a V-neck design elevated by an alluring black tulle tie waist and an elegant white underlining (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)
The then-32-year-old actress turned heads in a cleavage-bearing, plunging neckline floral laser cut gown overflowing with whimsy.
Gina Rodriguez dazzles at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival in a floral embroidered Badgley Mischka gown, paired with a chic black tulle belt
Gina’s stunning dress, from the Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 Couture collection, was paired with Giuseppe Zanotti heels, though hidden beneath the gown’s floor-sweeping hemline, and completed with sparkling Chopard jewelry that added an extra touch of glamour.
Gina Rodriguez’s hair, artfully pinned up, and the finishing touch of pink, glossy lips added a final flourish, encapsulating her look with an air of sophistication and allure
The piece has a sheer floral lace overlay that cascades down on one side. Gina wore her dress cinched at the waist with a black tulle belt.
Gina Rodriguez exudes the ethereal charm of a blossoming garden in this flowing gown at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Deepwater Horizon” in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2016
This was a fantastic gown choice for the actress, and we love how feminine she looked.
Gina Rodriguez poses with Kate Hudson at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Deepwater Horizon” in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2016
The “Jane the Virgin” actress also shared the red carpet with her co-star Kate Hudson, who was clad in a sheer black number.
👠 Explore Gina Rodriguez’s Best Shoe Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5 ft 2 ½ (158.8 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8, Gina often complements her petite frame with statement heels, designer sandals, and bold footwear choices.
- 🌟 See Gina Rodriguez wearing classic black Giuseppe Zanotti pointed-toe pumps and Jill Stuart mini dress at the Moët Moment Film Festival.
- 💃 Discover Gina Rodriguez’s elegant Sophia Webster Rosalind crystal-heel sandals paired with a velvet gown at the Eva Longoria Foundation gala.
- 🎤 Admire Gina Rodriguez’s glamorous Cristina Ottaviano turquoise halter gown and strappy sandals at the Annihilation movie premiere red carpet.