Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón Shine in New Spanish-Language Musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ Trailer

Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña star in a powerful new movie-musical poised for award-season recognition.

On 26th August, Netflix released the first trailer for ‘Emilia Pérez’, a Spanish-language French film. The movie, described as “an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations,” features Gascón, 52, as a Mexican cartel leader who attempts to fake her own death. Saldaña, 46, and Gomez, 32, star alongside Adriana Paz and Edgar Ramírez.

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The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in May, where it was noted that Gascón’s character transitions as she nears retirement. The film’s synopsis highlights its bold visuals and musical elements, following the journey of four women in Mexico, each seeking their own version of happiness. Emilia, the cartel leader, enlists Rita (Saldaña), a frustrated lawyer, to help her stage her death so she can finally live authentically.

‘Emilia Pérez’, written and directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, won two awards at Cannes, including Best Actress for its female ensemble.

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A while back Gomez shared a heartfelt video on Instagram capturing the moment she learned she was cast in the film, visibly emotional as she held back tears.

–Farheen Ali