Hayden Panettiere is passionate about her new movie role in Amber Alert. She plays Jaq, a woman who receives an alert on her phone during a rideshare and becomes convinced that the car she’s in is connected to a child abduction case. Panettiere, who also serves as an executive producer on the film, feels a sense of duty to raise awareness about emergency alerts and the importance of being vigilant in such situations. She believes that if more people paid attention to these alerts, many children could potentially be helped.
In the movie, Panettiere’s character relies on her intuition to guide her in a race against time to save the missing child. Despite the lack of detailed information, she is determined to do whatever it takes. The film features car chases, amateur detective work, and a chilling kidnap house that adds to the suspense.
As a mother herself to her 9-year-old daughter, Kaya, Panettiere feels a personal connection to her character’s bravery and would do the same in a similar situation. After taking a break from acting to focus on her well-being and cope with personal loss, Panettiere has been making a comeback in the entertainment industry. Her role as an executive producer on Amber Alert has boosted her confidence and given her a stronger voice in decision-making processes.
Panettiere’s experience as a child actor has made her particularly sensitive to the well-being of young actors on set. She understands the challenges and pressures they face and strives to protect them emotionally and mentally. During the filming of Amber Alert, she made sure to support the young actress Ducky Cash, who found some scenes genuinely frightening.
The actress hopes that the movie will encourage viewers to take emergency alerts seriously and be alert to their surroundings, especially when it comes to potential child abduction cases. Panettiere emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant and acting quickly when faced with such situations. While the film is a work of fiction, it carries a powerful message about the real-life dangers children may face.
Amber Alert is set to be released in select theaters and on demand on Sept. 27. Through her involvement in the project, Panettiere hopes to raise awareness about child safety and inspire others to be proactive in protecting vulnerable individuals in their communities.