Catch Selena's mafia wife avatar in 'Emilia Perez' trailer
What's the story
Netflix has released the first trailer for the musical drama Emilia Perez, which stars Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez in lead roles.
The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, has already started generating Oscar buzz after winning the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
It also bagged the Best Actress award for Saldana, Gomez, and their co-stars Karla Sofia Gascon and Adriana Paz.
Film details
'Emilia Perez' receives 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes
Emilia Perez tells the story of a Mexican cartel leader, played by Gascon, who is seeking gender-affirming surgery. Gomez portrays the character's wife in the film.
The movie received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the longest for any premiere at the event this year. Gomez was reportedly moved to tears by the overwhelming response.
Release
'Emilia Perez' to release on Netflix in November
Emilia Perez is set to hit select theaters on November 1, before it becomes available for streaming on Netflix from November 13. The film also features Edgar Ramirez in a pivotal role.
According to the official description provided by Netflix, the movie is an "odyssey" that follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness.
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Catch the trailer here
From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes @EmiliaPerezFilm, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. EMILIA PÉREZ is in select theaters this fall and on @Netflix November 13 in the US, UK and Canada. pic.twitter.com/5cZyTXyt57
— Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) August 26, 2024
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Gomez shares her experience of working on 'Emilia Perez'
Speaking about her experience of working on Emilia Perez, Gomez told Variety at the Cannes Film Festival, "It was captivating, it was heartbreaking, it was really moving to me."
The Grammy-nominated artist also expressed her enjoyment of singing in the film.
"I had a blast and I love the songs. I think they're really beautiful," she said.
Career shift
Gomez shifts focus from music to acting
In recent years, Gomez has shifted her focus from her music career to acting.
She currently stars in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Gomez is also set to appear in a cameo role in the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff series, titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, which she is also producing.