Selena Gomez Could Finally Enter an Elite Club of Actors That Includes Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio, Thanks to Her Film ‘Emilia Pérez’- Report
- Netflix eyeing for Selena Gomez's Oscar nomination with Emilia Pérez.
- Emilia Pérez's Karla Sofía Gascón can make history as first trans woman to be nominated at the Oscars.
- Selena Gomez will appear in multiple episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
Directed by Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez is a Spanish-language musical crime comedy movie starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and more. The movie is based on the filmmaker’s opera libretto of the same name, which is, in fact, loosely adapted from Boris Razon’s 2018 novel Écoute.
The movie premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and earned a standing ovation for more than nine minutes. Pathé acquired the distribution rights to Emilia Pérez, which was released in France on 21st August 2024, and has received a positive response with special mention for the performances of the actors. Emilia Pérez’s success can help Selena Gomez enter an elite club where she belongs.
Netflix campaigning for Selena Gomez’s Oscar win for Emilia Pérez
Actress-singer Selena Gomez plays Jessi Del Monte in a Spanish-language musical crime comedy movie Emilia Pérez alongside Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and more. The story follows a disgruntled lawyer who’s kidnapped to help Mexican cartel leader Juan ‘Manitas’ Del Monte undergo gender-affirming surgery.
The movie not only earned positive reviews at the 77th Cannes Film Festival but also the Jury Prize and the Best Actress award for the female ensemble. Emilia Pérez will make its debut on Netflix in November 2024, and according to IndieWire, the streaming giant is already two steps ahead.
Netflix is campaigning Karla Sofía Gascón for Best Actress, while her co-star Selena Gomez will go for supporting.
Selena Gomez shared with Variety (via NY Post) that the script of the movie captivated her when she read it, adding that it’s heartbreaking and very moving. Talking about the musical aspect of the movie, she said that she had a blast singing the songs, which she described as very beautiful. On her appearance on SmartLess Podcast earlier this year, Gomez said,
I wanted to be an actress; I never really intended on being a singer full-time, but apparently, that hobby turned into something else. I don’t think I’m the best singer, but I do know how to tell stories, and I love being able to make songs.
Selena Gomez was highly lauded for her performance in the upcoming movie. It is very apt to say that if everything goes right, she can not only be nominated for an Academy Award but also join the elite club of actors, which includes Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more. Variety describes Gomez’s two moments in the song El Camino as worthy of Oscar recognition.
Karla Sofía Gascón, who Netflix is pushing for the Best Actress award, can make history as the first trans woman to be nominated at the Oscars. The makers and the cast are hoping to mark their arrival at the Academy Awards with their movie Emilia Pérez, as it has been established that it stands out.
Selena Gomez to appear in ‘multiple episodes’ of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Disney fans were thrilled when it was announced that the stars of Wizards of Waverly Place would be reprising their roles for the revival of the series. The series is going to follow David Henrie’s Justin Russo after a young wizard reaches out to him for support.
Initially, it was reported that the actress who played a major role in the original series Alex Russo will appear only in one episode. However, the actor has now dismissed the initial reports, stating that the actress is going to appear in multiple episodes. He said (Via ScreenRant),
You’re going to see a lot of Selena in multiple episodes, so I am not sure why people keep saying she’s only in one. She’s amazing as her current self-playing Alex. Like the moment before we did our first scene, we had this wonderful quiet moment, and it was like we hadn’t missed a beat back in character. She and I always had great chemistry, great timing, and great flow.
David Henrie described their chemistry as magic. However, she does not have a significant role as Henrie, but she is serving as the executive producer of the show. Fans noted that her being back in the shoes of Alex Russo simply shows how much she loves the franchise that has helped her to become a star.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will stream on Disney+ from October 29.
Emilia Pérez will debut on Netflix in November 2024.
