Emma Stone reunites with director Yorgos Lanthimos for their latest project, Kinds of Kindness, previously titled AND, following their success with Poor Things. The recently released 45-second teaser showcases the star-studded cast, including Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Hong Chau, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schafer. Despite its brevity, the teaser captivates audiences with glimpses of intriguing scenes set to Eurythmics’ 1983 hit Sweet Dreams. From a body being dragged in a hallway to Stone dancing in daylight, the teaser promises a mysterious and visually stunning experience.
Lanthimos’ distinctive filmmaking style is evident throughout the first look, featuring black and white shots and a breathtaking underwater scene. Notably, the movie marks the fourth collaboration between Stone and Lanthimos, following their success with the 2018 film The Favourite, which received 10 Oscar nominations. Their previous collaborations also include a silent short film titled Bleat. According to the official synopsis, the upcoming movie is described as “a triptych fable, following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability."
Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley previously collaborated with Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos in Poor Things. The movie won multiple awards at various events. Additionally, Joe Alwyn, who appeared in The Favourite alongside Stone and Lanthimos, also joins the cast of Kinds of Kindness.
While details about the plot remain scarce, Yorgos Lanthimos previously shared insights with The Guardian, describing the film as contemporary and set in the US. He mentioned, “It’s is a contemporary film, set in the US, three different stories, with four or five actors who play one part in each story, so they all play three different parts. It was almost like making three films, really. But it’s great to be working again with Emma. It makes it so much easier to have someone there who trusts you so much and who you trust so much."
Further, discussing his frequent collaborations with Stone, the director admired the actress for her unique talents and dedication towards the project. The filmmaker explained that he recognised her abilities after seeing her previous work and believed that she would shine in The Favourite. Lanthimos also praised Stone’s willingness to go above and beyond to achieve the results. The Greek filmmaker believes that it’s their communication and mutual understanding which allow them to work together with such ease.
While the initial glimpse of Kinds of Kindness looks promising, the film has to surpass the impressive achievements of Poor Things. The movie earned a total of 11 nominations at the Academy Awards, including in categories such as Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.
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