Annette Bening shares how playing marathon swimmer Diana Nyad in Netflix's film Nyad has changed her life. Bening trained extensively and swam up to eight hours a day for the role, impressing professional swimmers with her dedication. The film Nyad is now streaming on Netflix and is considered a top Oscar contender, thanks to the performances of Bening and Jodie Foster.Annette Bening shares how playing marathon swimmer Diana Nyad in Netflix's film Nyad has changed her life. Bening trained extensively and swam up to eight hours a day for the role, impressing professional swimmers with her dedication. The film Nyad is now streaming on Netflix and is considered a top Oscar contender, thanks to the performances of Bening and Jodie Foster.