At the film’s New York City premiere, Mark Ruffalo showed his appreciation for Emma Stone, his co-star, complimenting her work on the dark comedy “Poor Things.”
Ruffalo, 56, praised Stone as a “once in a generation talent” and said that she gave one of the most fearless female performances in decades in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on Wednesday.
Stone’s fearlessness, commanding presence on screen, and easygoing interactions with other actors were highlighted by Ruffalo.
She is a gifted artist who is constantly totally present in the moment, according to him. At the premiere, Stone, 35, looked stunning on the red carpet in a yellow sheer Louis Vuitton gown, while Ruffalo wore a black suit with a black sequin flower on the lapel.
Mark Ruffalo shared their preparation for the unusual scenes
Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter in the most recent movie, which is an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel. Willem Dafoe plays the eccentric Dr. Godwin Baxter, who experiments on women and causes them to awaken. Mark Ruffalo portrays Duncan Wedderburn, a free-thinking attorney whom Bella travels the world with.
According to Ruffalo, who spoke with PEOPLE about their preparation for the unusual scenes in the film, “It started with about three weeks of rehearsal, which was just playing theater games and goofing off and cutting up.” We felt comfortable and happy around each other because of that.”
No matter how outlandish the scenes got, he underlined the value of feeling brave and secure in each other’s company. Yorgos Lanthimos, the film’s director, and Stone’s engaging script helped them both overcome the obstacles in a fun and engaging way.
Emma Stone shared views on “Poor Things”
Emma Stone called “Poor Things” “a very, very funny film” during the preview and said she would love to play Bella. She clarified that taking on the role of Bella signified accepting the complexity of being a woman, including embracing independence, feeling fear, and exhibiting bravery.
Stone went into more detail about the development of her character, pointing out how Bella’s comprehension of social expectations changes over time. The Oscar winner claims that as Bella grows more independent, she notices that the men in her environment are challenging her more.
Tony McNamara wrote the screenplay for the film, which reunites Stone with director Yorgos Lanthimos, who helmed her in the 2015 drama “The Lobster,” starring Colin Farrell, and the 2018 picture “The Favourite.”
Emma Stone is back with her red hair
Emma Stone made a glamorous comeback to the event with a stunning appearance on the red carpet at the Poor Things premiere in New York City.
The 35-year-old actress flaunted her sense of style with a velvet choker adorned with flowers from the same brand, which she paired with a custom sheer yellow Louis Vuitton gown.
Inspired by the chic choker and her character, Stone’s hairstylist, Mara Roszak, created a “youthful, chic, and casual” updo for her. Stone recently went back to her red hair after a phase as a blonde. Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, and Willem Dafoe were among the other guests at the function.
On Saturday, December 2, the actress hosted Saturday Night Live for the fifth time, achieving a significant milestone that allowed her to join the exclusive “Five-Timers Club.”
In her monologue, Stone, who now stands alongside actors like Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, and Tina Fey, declared her love for the program and emphasized how important it has been to her life.
She reflected on the experiences she had, the friendships formed, and even the occasion when she met her husband at SNL. Stone expressed her profound gratitude for joining the SNL Five-Timers Club. On December 8, “Poor Things” will be released in theaters.
