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Juliette Lewis Stars in Absurd Body-Swap Comedy 'By Design'

12/18/2025

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Story summary

Juliette Lewis stars as a chair in By Design, directed by Amanda Kramer, and Melanie Griffith narrates the film.
The film is set for release on February 13, 2026.
The story offers an absurdist take on body-swap comedies as Camille envies a chair and triggers a form swap that leaves her unable to move or speak.
Olivier is a minimalist bachelor who features in a romantic subplot.

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Story summary

Juliette Lewis stars as a chair in By Design, directed by Amanda Kramer, and Melanie Griffith narrates the film.
The film is set for release on February 13, 2026.
The story offers an absurdist take on body-swap comedies as Camille envies a chair and triggers a form swap that leaves her unable to move or speak.
Olivier is a minimalist bachelor who features in a romantic subplot.