Poor Things (film)

Poor Things is an upcoming surrealist[2] science-fiction romantic comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Tony McNamara, based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray. Its cast includes Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley and Kathryn Hunter.

Poor Things
Directed byYorgos Lanthimos
Screenplay byTony McNamara
Based onPoor Things
by Alasdair Gray
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobbie Ryan[1]
Edited byYorgos Mavropsaridis
Production
companies
Distributed bySearchlight Pictures
Release date
September 8, 2023
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Ireland
LanguageEnglish

Poor Things is set to be released in theaters on September 8, 2023.[3]

Premise

The young woman Bella Baxter (Stone) is brought back to life by scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Wanting to see more of the world, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, and travels across continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella demands equality and liberation.

Cast

Production

It was first reported in February 2021 that Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone would reunite on the project, with a filming reported to start in autumn 2021.[4] Willem Dafoe entered negotiations to join the cast the next month.[5] By April, Ramy Youssef was in talks to join.[6] Dafoe and Youssef would be confirmed to join in May, with Mark Ruffalo and Jerrod Carmichael also added to the cast in May.[7][8] In September, Christopher Abbott was cast.[9] In November, Margaret Qualley and Suzy Bemba were cast,[10] with Kathryn Hunter revealing she had a role in the film as well.[11]

Filming began in August 2021 in Hungary,[12] and is expected to take place at Origo Studios.[13]

Release

Poor Things is set to be released in theaters on September 8, 2023.[3][14]

References
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  2. "Emma Stone Will Creep You Out in the 'Poor Things' Trailer".
  3. Pearce, Leonard (April 28, 2023). "First Images from Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things, Set for September Release". The Film Stage. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. White, James (May 22, 2021). "Yorgos Lanthimos And Emma Stone Reportedly Reuniting For Frankenstein-Style Tale Poor Things". Empire Online. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  5. Kroll, Justin (May 22, 2021). "Willem Dafoe In Talks To Co-Star In Yorgos Lanthimos Adaptation of 'Poor Things' For Searchlight and Film4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 22, 2021). "Ramy Youssef In Talks To Join Emma Stone In Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things' For Searchlight & Film4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  7. Galuppo, Mia (May 22, 2021). "Mark Ruffalo Joins Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos Feature 'Poor Things'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  8. Jackson, Angelique (May 25, 2021). "Jerrod Carmichael Joins Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things'". Variety. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  9. Kroll, Justin (September 2, 2021). "Christopher Abbott Joins Emma Stone In Yorgos Lanthimos' Adaptation of 'Poor Things' For Searchlight And Film4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  10. Kay, Jeremy (November 30, 2021). "Rising star Suzy Bemba joins Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Poor Things' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  11. Rottenberg, Josh (November 11, 2021). "Joel Coen's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' has big stars. But it's Kathryn Hunter who steals the show". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  12. Varga, Denes (October 5, 2021). "Hungarian Film Industry Is Booming in 2021". Film New Europe Association. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  13. "Poor Things will film in Hungary, starring Emma Stone". Budapest Reporter. June 27, 2021. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 28, 2023). "Emma Stone Reteam With Yorgos Lanthimos 'Poor Things' Sets Early Fall Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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