Emma Stone is a highly acclaimed actress whose career has been characterized by remarkable versatility and exceptional talent. She burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 2000s, quickly establishing herself as one of the industry’s most prominent stars. Stone’s first major movie credit is the 2007 comedy film ‘Superbad,’ in which she showcases her comedic prowess alongside Jonah Hill and Michael Cera. However, it was her breakthrough role in the 2010 film ‘Easy A‘ that truly catapulted her to stardom. Her charismatic performance as Olive Penderghast earned her critical acclaim and laid the foundation for her successful career.
One of Stone’s most iconic roles came as Skeeter Phelan in the critically acclaimed film ‘The Help‘ (2011), which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award. Stone continued her success streak with remarkable performances in ‘Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’ (2014), for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and ‘La La Land’ (2016), which brought her a Best Actress Oscar and a Golden Globe Award.
Stone’s career has been marked by her ability to seamlessly transition between comedy and drama, earning her appreciation from both audiences and critics alike. The actress’ return to the silver screen after her compelling performance as Cruella in Disney’s live-action film ‘Cruella’ has been eagerly anticipated. Here’s a glimpse of the exciting projects that lie ahead in her career.
1. Kind of Kindness (TBA)
‘Kind of Kindness’ is an anthology film helmed by acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Efthymis Filippou. While the specifics of the plot remain shrouded in secrecy, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Hong Chau, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer. Stone, whose character is currently under wraps, is collaborating with Lanthimos after ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things.’ The project is in the post-production phase as of now, with fans and cinephiles eagerly waiting for more updates regarding the release of this intriguing project.
2. Cruella 2 (TBA)
After the resounding success of ‘Cruella,’ it became evident that a sequel was not only warranted but also highly anticipated, given the intricate groundwork laid for a follow-up. While the details of the plot are being kept tightly under wraps, Stone is confirmed to return in her titular role for the sequel. Furthermore, she also serves as an executive producer of the project. Additionally, Craig Gillespie is back in the director’s chair to steer this cinematic ship. The project is only in the pre-production phase but fans and enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the movie, which promises to be another captivating installment in the Cruella saga.
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