POOR THINGS: How the Power of Emma Stone Got the Year's Oscar Darling Made

Hollywood Gold

Producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe discuss the long and winding road to production for Yorgos Lanthimos' fantastical POOR THINGS, which was just nominated for a mind-blowing 11 Oscars. The producing pair had been fans of Yorgos' Greek films, and helped him successfully navigate the transition to English language films beginning with 2015's breakout THE LOBSTER. Having worked with Emma Stone on hit THE FAVORITE, Yorgos knew she would be perfect for this unconventional story of a brought back to life in a woman's body. Emma came on to produce and star, and her name helped get the movie MADE by a studio. Yorgos' ability to make actors feel comfortable and free allowed for incredible performances in a film that looks way more expensive than it was.

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