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Catch Selena's mafia wife avatar in 'Emilia Perez' trailer
First trailer for musical drama released

Catch Selena's mafia wife avatar in 'Emilia Perez' trailer

Aug 27, 2024
04:36 pm

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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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.