Summary:
- Emma Stone, who portrayed the live-action Cruella de Vil in the eponymous movie, finally breaks the silence about the upcoming sequel.
- She told Variety about how the movie is “a work in progress,” shattering the rumors that the movie was being canceled.
- Emma Stone has had a successful year so far, with an Academy Award for her groundbreaking performance in Poor Things.
Emma Stone, celebrated for her role in “La La Land” and ‘The Amazing Spider-Man” franchise, has recently spilled some delicious tea about the eagerly anticipated sequel to “Cruella.” The first film, which hit theaters in 2021, not only won critical acclaim but also made a decent splash at the box office.
Shortly after its release, Disney was quick to announce that fans could look forward to a sequel with Stone once again stepping into the shoes of the notoriously fashionable villain from “101 Dalmatians.
However, whispers about the sequel have been few and far between since that announcement, leaving some to wonder if plans had hit a snag. But, in a fresh chat with Variety, Emma Stone herself has reignited excitement for the project, confirming that while the script is still a work in progress, she’s all in for a return to her role as the iconic Cruella de Vil.
“You tell me. Hopefully sooner, rather than later. There’s a work-in-progress kind of thing going on. Yeah, yeah. We’ll see… She’s a blast, so we’ll see. It’s a work in progress,” Stone teased about the sequel’s timeline, adding that there’s a buzz of activity behind the scenes.
Cruella,” directed by Craig Gillespie, dives into the backstory of Cruella de Vil, the fashion-forward villain who first captured the audience’s hearts in Dodie Smith’s 1956 novel and Disney’s 1961 animated feature.
The film sets its scene in 1970s London, amid the punk rock revolution, following Estella Miller’s transformation from an aspiring designer to the infamous Cruella de Vil. Alongside Stone, the film features a stellar cast including Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, and Emily Beecham.
While we wait for the release date and other details on the much-anticipated sequel, fans can relive the stylishly rebellious antics of the first film on Disney+.
2024 so far has been an incredibly successful year for Emma Stone, as she earned her second prestigious Academy Award for Best Actress at just 35 years of age, with her exceptional portrayal of Bella Baxter in Poor Things. This adds another Oscar statuette to the actress’s acclaimed collection following her win for “La La Land” in 2017.
Stone’s remarkable talent has also earned her two nominations for Best Supporting Actress, for “Birdman” in 2015 and “The Favourite” in 2019, cementing her status as one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses at such a young age.
