Naomi Watts vs. Noémie Merlant
The project led by Audrey Diwan was already extremely attractive, it becomes even more so with the casting announcement. Although it has yet to be made official, it seems that Naomi Watts, the unforgettable Betty/Diane of Mulholland Drive and Hollywood’s leading actress, has joined the cast of Emmanuellethe new adaptation of the famous novel of the same name, directed by the director of The event.
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This is a prestigious addition to the cast ofEmmanuelle, which already stars Noémie Merlant in the title role, and according to IMDB the actress Carole Franck and the young actor Hu Kai. The rest of the cast is currently unknown. So it is in an Instagram story that star Naomi Watts posted behind-the-scenes photos of the filmingEmmanuelle. One in which we see her with Noémie Merlant and another in which Audrey Diwan appears.
With The eventhis second feature film after but you’re madAudrey Diwan won the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice Film Festival and went to another dimension. Emmanuelle it is his first English-language film and will be set in Hong Kong. This new adaptation of the novel has already been brought to the screen in the film Emmanuelle from 1974, which has become a cult, is written by Audrey Diwan and Rebecca Zlotowski. Initially, Léa Seydoux was announced in the title role, before Noémie Merlant replaced her. In this regard Audrey Diwan stated:
I love Léa Seydoux and one day I want to make a film with her. But in my opinion she wasn’t the character I imagined. From “Portrait of a Young Girl on Fire” to “Tár,” I am constantly fascinated by Noémie’s performance power. She fully embodies her character, capable of conveying both strength and seduction. Noémie redefines the French woman with her attitude, her smile and that touch of insolence that she often shines through.
Source: Cine Serie
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