Isabella Rossellini's Got a New Pet Project (Literally)

Isabella Rossellini showed up at Locarno 2026 with news of a shorts series focused on the history of pets, and honestly, that's the kind of left-field creative move you'd expect from someone who's spent decades working outside the mainstream.

The star didn't just drop the project and bounce, though. She also opened up about her time in the David Lynch universe—which, if you know anything about Rossellini's career, is always worth hearing. She's lived in some fascinating corners of cinema, and she's never shy about reflecting on those moments.

One of the wildest bits from the appearance: Rossellini shared a dream she had where her father Paolo and British director John Schlesinger were "a couple in heaven." That's the kind of surreal, deeply personal detail that slips out when you're in the right room with the right energy.

Rossellini's always been about art over commerce, so a series digging into humanity's relationship with animals makes sense. She's one of the few people in that orbit who can move between high fashion, cinema, and genuine creative exploration without breaking a sweat. This pet history project fits that pattern perfectly.

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