‘Playmates’ Set Photos Reveal Brooks Nader In Iconic Playboy Bunny Costume
Hollywood productions centered on late-twentieth-century nostalgia continue to draw major interest, particularly when exploring the complicated intersections of glamour, celebrity culture, and media history. Leading that conversation is Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming drama ‘Playmates’, a coming-of-age feature set against the backdrop of the Playboy Mansion. The production has rapidly become one of the most intriguing film shoots taking place across Los Angeles this fall.
Written and directed by Lorraine Nicholson, the feature draws heavily from her own unique upbringing and childhood memories visiting Hugh Hefner’s storied estate alongside her father, Jack Nicholson. The film aims to examine the surreal environment of the mansion through an intimate narrative lens rather than a traditional biographical framework. Amid that buzzy premise, model and media personality Brooks Nader has steadily been laying the groundwork for an ambitious transition into Hollywood acting.
That Hollywood momentum now appears to include a prominent role in Nicholson’s film. Production images captured Nader on set at a Beverly Hills mansion wearing a meticulously detailed Playboy Bunny costume featuring a plunging black corseted bodice, satin ears, and a crisp white bow tie. The 29-year-old was spotted walking between takes in cozy tan boots before slipping into hair rollers and a gray fleece robe while handling calls outside the staging area.
The surprise appearance on location was first reported by TMZ, confirming that Nader spent roughly five hours shooting scenes for the upcoming Searchlight release. While studio representatives have kept details under wraps regarding whether she plays a real-life figure or an original character, her costume leaves little doubt that she portrays one of the mansion’s resident bunnies. The shoot also arrives right on the heels of Halloween, where Nader playfully foreshadowed the gig by recreating vintage magazine covers originally fronted by Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole Smith.
Nicholson’s directorial debut approaches the history of the Playboy empire from an insider perspective shaped by lived experience. The filmmaker previously reflected on her childhood visits to the estate with her family, noting that it felt like an innocent sanctuary where she regularly swam in the famous grotto before ever understanding its nocturnal reputation. By filtering the mansion’s lore through the eyes of two young women seeking purpose, the production aims to offer a fresh and introspective look at the famed property.
Her involvement places Nader in company with a star-studded ensemble assembled for the period project. The cast features Lily-Rose Depp as Anna, a determined model vying against six other competitors to win the coveted title of Playmate of the Month. Veteran actor Bill Pullman portrays founder Hugh Hefner, while Jessica Biel plays his fictional former-bunny wife, with young actress Indiana Elle leading the storyline as a 13-year-old girl who treats the lavish mansion like a second home.
For Nader, boarding ‘Playmates’ represents another major milestone in what has quickly turned into a breakout acting year. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model and former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ standout already made waves after landing the role of Captain Selene in Fox’s upcoming ‘Baywatch’ reboot series. Stepping into a prestigious studio production alongside seasoned industry veterans showcases that Nader’s screen ambitions extend well beyond episodic television as her cinematic career gains serious traction.
