The stars of Emilia Pérez are strutting their stuff on the red carpet at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival—and they’ve brought enough glam to power the entire city of London for a week. We’re talking Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, and Adriana Paz, who collectively looked so stunning that people are probably still squinting from all the sparkle they left behind.
This fashion explosion took place on Friday, October 11, at The Royal Festival Hall in London. It’s a miracle the red carpet didn’t burst into flames from all the fierceness. Director Jacques Audiard was there too, likely basking in the glory of being surrounded by this powerhouse cast while quietly wondering if he should’ve worn sunglasses to protect himself from the star power.
Oh, and the day before? Just a casual little photo call, as you do. Nothing says “I’m a movie star” like posing for photographers while acting like it’s no big deal to be in London, casually promoting a blockbuster.
Now, let’s talk about this movie, Emilia Pérez. It’s basically a genre-bending, mind-blowing, song-and-dance-filled, visual spectacular that refuses to be categorized. It’s like The Godfather meets La La Land meets an acid trip. Jacques Audiard, the mastermind behind this fever dream, brings us the tale of Emilia, a no-nonsense cartel queen played by Gascón. Emilia is ready to ditch her dangerous double life and finally live her best, most authentic self. But she’s got a problem—faking her own death isn’t exactly a DIY project, so she enlists Rita (Zoe Saldana), a lawyer who’s so underappreciated at work, her desk probably has cobwebs on it. Together, they embark on a wild adventure that involves a lot of singing, dancing, and identity-swapping hijinks.
And if you’re wondering whether this movie’s a big deal, well, The Hollywood Reporter is basically throwing Oscars at it like confetti. They predict nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (duh, Jacques), Best Actress (obviously Karla), Best Supporting Actress (Zoe, of course, but don’t count out Selena—she could snag one too), Best Original Screenplay (because who else would dream this up?), and Best International Feature (just to add a little extra gold to the pile).
So, mark your calendars, because Emilia Pérez hits theaters on November 1, and then it’s coming for your Netflix binge on November 13. Get ready for a wild ride full of fabulousness, and maybe, just maybe, a few Oscar statues in the mix.
