They receive a visit from their friend Richard, a photo editor, who introduces them to his new girlfriend Mandy, who is much younger than he.
[2] Time Stands Still premiered in February 2009 at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and was the fourth collaboration for writer Donald Margulies and director Daniel J. Sullivan.
[5] Charles Isherwood, The New York Times reviewer wrote, "the heart of Time Stands Still lies in the gently evolving relationship between Sarah and James, which develops troubling new ripples in each scene," and said Silverstone "brings warmth, actorly intelligence and delicate humor.
"[6] The New York Daily News said Margulies "writes with intelligence and humor and creates dialogue that always hits the ear as real.
Alicia Silverstone had prior scheduling commitments and Christina Ricci played the role of Mandy.