Award-winning actress Emma Stone is in talks for a new, still-untitled project with Universal Pictures. This film will potentially be directed by Dave McCary, the celebrated Brigsby Bear director and Stone’s spouse. The project looks set to be both a professional and personal venture for the couple. This news comes as Stone continues her collaboration with Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos on the upcoming movie, Kinds of Kindness.
Key Takeaways:
– Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone may join a forthcoming Universal Pictures project, to be directed by Dave McCary.
– The film is based on an original screenplay from Supervising Producers, Patrick Kang, and Michael Levin.
– Additionally, Stone continues to work with Yorgos Lanthimos on drama, Kinds of Kindness.
– She’s also set to star in Ari Aster’s Western, Eddington, and a Disney sequel, Cruella 2.
Emma Stone: A Star on the Rise
Stone, from a dance part in the teaser for Lanthimos’s Kinds of Kindness to the potential Universal title, shows her towering Hollywood stature. Her vast range was showcased recently in Lanthimos’s Poor Things where her performance was praised. The talented actress’s ceaseless work and diverse portfolio affirm her place in Hollywood’s A-list.
A Team Effort
The upcoming Universal project could bring Stone and McCary together for a professional stint following their marital union in 2020. The screenplay originates from Patrick Kang and Michael Levin, both trusted hands behind NBC and UTV’s Young Rock. With Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Dan Levine, and Michael H. Weber on the production bandwagon, Fruit Tree might also join the production team, marking Stone, McCary, and Ali Herting’s involvement.
A Busy Schedule for Stone
Alongside the buzz of the untitled project and Kinds of Kindness, Stone also has a Western movie called Eddington lined up. This film, under director, Ari Aster, includes stars like Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Joaquin Phoenix among others. Moreover, Disney is prepping for the follow-up to Stone’s massively popular appearance as the stylish villain, Cruella de Vil in Cruella 2. Besides, another untitled project pairing Stone and Lanthimos is on the horizon involving an intriguing alien-invader plot.
A Path of Wins
From stepping into Hollywood as “the girl from Superbad,” Stone’s career map now trails through top-notch roles and collaborations. This potential upcoming venture with Universal Pictures, helmed by McCary, adds another exciting project for fans to anticipate.
It seems evident now that the trajectory of Emma Stone’s career only points upwards. Despite her packed slate, Stone remains a darling of the industry and continues to grace the silver screen with performances that invariably capture audiences’ hearts.
