Emma Stone, fresh off her second Best Actress Oscar win for Poor Things, is gearing up for the release of her next movie, Kinds of Kindness, in collaboration with renowned director Yorgos Lanthimos. The film is set to hit theaters on June 21 this summer, marking their third feature project together. This news comes straight from Searchlight, the studio behind The Favourite and Poor Things, which were both critical successes.
Interestingly, Kinds of Kindness is scheduled for a summer release, unlike Lanthimos’ previous films which were launched in Q4. This shift has sparked speculations that the movie might be heading to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Lanthimos’ last Cannes entry was in 2017 with The Killing of a Sacred Dear, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Kinds of Kindness follows suit. With a star-studded cast including Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, and others, the anticipation for this film is already high.
Lanthimos, speaking at the Golden Globes, teased a bit about the storyline of Kinds of Kindness. He revealed that the film consists of three contemporary stories, with seven actors each portraying a different character in every story. This intriguing narrative structure promises a unique viewing experience for the audience. The director also mentioned that he is currently in the editing phase of the movie, adding to the excitement surrounding its release.
Box Office and Awards Potential
Following the success of Poor Things, which grossed over $108.7M globally and received multiple Oscar wins and nominations, expectations are high for Kinds of Kindness. Poor Things, in addition to Stone’s win, also secured accolades for makeup, costume design, and production design. Lanthimos’ track record at the Oscars is impressive, with The Favourite earning Olivia Colman a Best Actress award and several nominations in key categories.
In other news, Disney made changes to its release schedule by removing a previously set date for later this year. This move hints at potential reshuffling of their upcoming projects and signals a dynamic environment in the entertainment industry. With Emma Stone’s Kinds of Kindness and other highly anticipated films on the horizon, the movie landscape is sure to be vibrant and engaging in the coming months.