Haley Lu Richardson Impresses Sam Rockwell With Headstand at Berlin Film Festival

Haley Lu Richardson once again proved she is full of energy and creativity during the Berlin Film Festival. At the premiere of her latest film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, the 30-year-old actress stunned both fans and co-stars with an unexpected red carpet moment.

Instead of simply posing for cameras, Richardson dropped into a perfect headstand at the Berlinale Palast on Friday, February 13. The stunt immediately drew attention from photographers and cast members alike.

Sam Rockwell, her co-star, looked particularly surprised as he watched her flip upside down in formal attire. Other cast members, including Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, and Asim Chaudhry, along with director Gore Verbinski, appeared amused and slightly startled by the playful display. Photographers captured the moment as the crowd reacted, and it quickly became one of the festival’s most talked-about moments.

The film itself premiered during the 76th Berlinale and has a unique sci-fi story. It follows a man who arrives from the future at a classic Los Angeles diner, claiming he must recruit a very specific group of disgruntled patrons to stop a global apocalypse caused by a rogue artificial intelligence. Richardson plays Ingrid, a key member of the group with a peculiar allergy to technology, giving her character both humor and importance in the story.

Haley Lu Richardson does a headstand at the #BerlinFilmFestival photocall for "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die." pic.twitter.com/gZCZCwXHIL

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Richardson’s professional life has been just as busy as her red carpet stunts. She recently starred alongside Game of Thrones alumna Emilia Clarke in the Peacock espionage series Ponies. Set in 1970s Moscow, the show follows the two women as embassy secretaries who become unlikely undercover CIA agents. Richardson described the experience as one of her most replenishing creative experiences, noting that it allowed her to explore a different side of her craft.

Fans can also look forward to seeing her in the independent film Zi, directed by Kogonada. The project recently premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and follows a deep one-night connection in Hong Kong between two strangers exploring themes of identity and the future.

Richardson had previously collaborated with Kogonada on the critically acclaimed Columbus, making this reunion a highly anticipated one for fans of both actress and director. Beyond acting, Richardson has been solidifying her reputation as a versatile and fearless performer.

From high-concept streaming series to independent films and sci-fi projects, she continues to take on challenging roles while maintaining a sense of fun and authenticity. Whether performing emotionally complex scenes on screen or flipping upside down on a red carpet in Berlin, Richardson remains a standout presence in Hollywood.

Her ability to combine professionalism with playful energy has earned her admiration from fans and colleagues alike, proving that she is not only a talented actress but also someone who brings joy and creativity to every project she touches.

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