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Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Emma Stone 'really wanted to work with Ari Aster'
Emma Stone "really wanted to work" with Eddington director Ari Aster. The 36-year-old actress stars alongside the likes of Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, and Austin Butler in the new comedy-drama film - but Emma admits that Ari really attracted her to the project. Asked what drew her to the movie, Emma told Extra: "Honestly, I loved the script, but the biggest draw for me was Ari." Emma is a long-time fan of the filmmaker, who previously helmed movies such as Hereditary and Midsommar. And the award-winning actress jumped at the opportunity to work with Ari. She shared: "I love Ari's other films. "I like him so much as a person and had gotten to know him for years before this, and so when he asked me if I wanted to be a part of it, I just said yes because I really, really wanted to work with Ari." Emma would actually love to work with Ari, 38, on another movie. Asked about the prospect of reuniting with him for another film, the actress replied: "I would love to, if he'll have me." Emma also relished the experience of working with the film's star-studded cast. However, she never actually got to shoot any scenes with Pedro Pascal. She explained: "I didn't get to work with him. You'll see in the movie, we don't get to intersect, but I've gotten to hang out with him outside of it, so it feels like it all evened out." Despite this, Emma can't wait to see her co-star in the new Fantastic Four movie. She said: "Of course I'm gonna see Fantastic Four. That trailer? With the song Fantastic Four where they're singing it? I mean, Pedro's enough for me, but then we got that great song? I'm in." Emma is one of the best-known actresses in Hollywood, but she previously confessed to suffering from crippling anxiety during her younger years. She told Rolling Stone magazine: "My brain [was] naturally zooming 30 steps ahead to the worst-case scenario. "My anxiety was constant. I would ask my mom a hundred times how the day would lay out. What time she was going to drop me off? Where was she going to be? What would happen at lunch? Feeling nauseous. At a certain point, I couldn't go to friends' houses anymore – I could barely get out the door to school." Emma's parents eventually encouraged her to see a therapist, and that proved to be a turning point for the movie star. She said: "I drew a little green monster on my shoulder that speaks to me in my ear and tells me all these things that aren't true. And every time I listen to it, it grows bigger. If I listen to it enough, it crushes me. But if I turn my head and keep doing what I'm doing it shrinks and fades away."


UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Pedro Pascal confronts Joaquin Phoenix in 'Eddington'
1 of 4 | Pedro Pascal (R) and Joaquin Phoenix attend the photocall for "Eddington" at the Cannes Film Festival in May. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 26 (UPI) -- Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix compete in a heated bid for mayor in A24's new Eddington trailer. The film, from writer-director Ari Aster (Hereditary), follows a small town sheriff (Phoenix) running against the incumbent Ted Garcia (Pascal) amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The trailer, released Thursday, opens as the sheriff announces that an entire family was murdered. "You can't keep your own office going, but you're gonna run mine?" Garcia yells as the preview continues. Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Amelie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau and Micheal Ward also star in the modern western. Eddington arrives in theaters July 18. Pascal also stars in Fantastic Four and the A24 film Materialists. Pedro Pascal's career: hit series, films, red carpets Pedro Pascal arrives on the red carpet at the premiere of "Game of Thrones" Season 4 in New York City on March 18, 2014. Pascal portrayed Oberyn Martell on the series. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Eddington' Trailer: Joaquin Phoenix Gets Into Standoff With Pedro Pascal In A24's Covid-Era Western From Filmmaker Ari Aster
A24 has unveiled the first full-length trailer for Eddington, its latest film from Hereditary helmer Ari Aster, which is slated to hit theaters July 18 after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, the genre-bender is set during the Covid-19 pandemic, watching as a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Phoenix) and mayor (Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, N.M. More from Deadline Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far Pedro Pascal Says That With 'Eddington' Ari Aster Wrote A Movie That's 'All Our Worst Fears' In Post-Covid Political Era Emily Mortimer Taps Alison Oliver & Yura Borisov To Lead 'Dennis,' Her Feature Directorial Debut For A24 & Fruit Tree For Aster, Eddington marked a reunion with Phoenix on the heels of his last film, the dark A24 comedy Beau Is Afraid. He directed from his own script, with Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone rounding out the cast. Eddington drew a nearly seven-minute standing ovation in its launch at Cannes, where Deadline's Damon Wise praised Aster for being 'willing to go there' with his satire of modern-day America and all its challenges — 'a slice of history that we have yet to see properly shown on film, even though it happened only five years ago.' The film is financed and produced by A24. Aster produced alongside Lars Knudsen under their Square Peg Banner. Watch the trailer for Eddington at the link above. [youtube Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's 'It Ends With Us' Feud In Court, Online & In The Media Where To Watch All The 'John Wick' Movies: Streamers That Have All Four Films


The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Eddington' trailer: Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal face off in Ari Aster's COVID-era western
A24 has released the first full trailer for Eddington, the latest film from director Ari Aster, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in leading roles. Set during the summer of 2020, the film explores political and social tensions in the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd. Phoenix stars as Sheriff Joe Cross, a local law enforcement officer who challenges incumbent Mayor Ted Garcia, played by Pascal, in a contentious mayoral race. The trailer presents a sharp divide between the two characters as the town becomes a microcosm of the broader unrest unfolding across the United States at the time. Images of social distancing, protests, and conspiracy theories appear alongside scenes of escalating violence and political division. According to the trailer, the story centers on the growing conflict between Cross and Garcia and how it threatens to destabilise the town's 2,345 residents. The cast also includes Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., and William Belleau. Eddington is Aster's fourth feature following Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Beau Is Afraid (2023). Unlike his earlier work in horror, this film marks a shift into political drama with Western influences. The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it screened in the main competition section. Initial reactions were mixed, with some critics praising its ambition. At a press conference during Cannes, Pascal addressed questions about the film's political content. 'Fear is the way that they win,' he said. 'Keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are. … F**k the people that try to make you scared, you know? And fight back.' Eddington is scheduled for theatrical release on July 18.


Express Tribune
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Watch: trailer released for Ari Aster's Cannes-acclaimed Eddington film
A24 has released the full trailer for Eddington, a new film by Ari Aster, best known for Hereditary and Midsommar. Slated for release on July 18, the film is set during the tumultuous summer of 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the politically charged atmosphere following the murder of George Floyd. The movie follows a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the town's mayor (Pedro Pascal), with tensions escalating in the wake of a contentious mayoral race. The trailer reveals a blend of social distancing, protests, and conspiracy theories, along with explosive action scenes, gunfights, and a mysterious corporate plane looming over the desert. Eddington draws inspiration from contemporary America's struggles, offering a satirical look at the complex and volatile period, and features a strong ensemble cast including Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, and Deirdre O'Connell. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. Critics have praised Aster for his willingness to tackle the challenges of modern-day America, calling the film a provocative reflection on recent history. Despite its divisive reception, the film continues to draw attention for its bold exploration of social and political issues. Eddington is Aster's fourth feature, following Beau Is Afraid (2023). The film is produced by A24, with Aster and Lars Knudsen serving as producers under their Square Peg Banner. The film hits theaters on July 18.