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Poor Things Interviews feat. Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef

Mar 29, 2024
Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef discuss their experiences working on 'Poor Things', including set design challenges and unexpected offers. They also explore the complexities of their characters, navigating British accents, and dancing through absurdity in comedic scenes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Detailed production design in 'Poor Things' enhances storytelling and character dynamics in alternative Victorian London setting.
  • Director Jorgos Lanthamos's flexible filming approach fosters collaborative environment for natural performances in the eccentric film.

Deep dives

Film Synopsis and Unique Characters

The podcast episode delves into the film 'Poor Things,' set in an alternative Victorian London, focusing on Max McCandless becoming an assistant to the eccentric Dr. Godwood Baxter. The character Bella Baxter, with the body of an adult and the mind of a child, challenges societal norms and experiences life uniquely. The movie features stars like Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo in a fantasy-comedy theme.

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