What’s the Word?
The trailer for Emelia Perez, starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana in a Netflix musical centered around crime, which holds an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film written and creatively directed by Jacques Audiard and draws inspiration from opera, fitting into the Spanish-language genre as a bilingual film. It follows the story of an escaped Mexican cartel leader who eagerly seeks a new role filled with excitement after being forced to resign due to surgery following the authorities uncovering his true identity.
Casting/Lead Cast ✨
The lead roles will feature Saldana and Gomez, with the cast including Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Edgar Ramirez. Netflix is set to release a new teaser trailer for the upcoming crime musical, which will be available below.
The teaser showcases the plot and various elements without any dialogue. Instead, it highlights the director’s involvement in other films and musicals, featuring genre fusion and outstanding performances from the talented musicians Saldana, Gomez, and Gascon, which evoke joy and excitement. The film is set to be released on the big screen this fall, premiering on Netflix on November 13th.
Looking ahead, a film festival will take place in May, featuring award recognition. Although the film competed with others and received nominations, it did not win. However Saldana, Gascon, Gomez, and Paz were awarded Best Actress. Following the premiere, the studio secured $8 million for its distribution.
Rotten Tomatoes Rating
After the premiere, the movie’s performance improved, achieving a score of 88 on Rotten Tomatoes, with the teaser serving as a great introduction. Critics described the film as a epic, noting its uniqueness compared to anything seen before. Many praised the three female leads, highlighting Gascon’s electrifying presence, along with Saldana and Gomez, who brought an intense spark to the production.
