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Find out who stars in and works behind the scenes of the upcoming dark comedy film Poor Things, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. See the full cast and crew list, including Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and more.
Poor Things is a 2023 film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara, based on the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray. A co-production between Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the film stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. [5]
Feb 27, 2024 · Poor Things is a comedy drama romance sci-fi film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe. It follows the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by a scientist, and her adventures with a lawyer.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- 2024-02-27
- Emma Stone as Bella Baxter. Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter, a young woman whose inanimate corpse is found and brought back to life by Dr. Godwin Baxter. Giving her the brain of an infant, Baxter raises her to be an inquisitive albeit unfiltered young woman who is eager to learn about the world.
- Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn. Mark Ruffalo plays Duncan Wedderburn, a foppish lawyer who becomes immediately enamored with Bella Baxter. With lots of money and few plans, he becomes the perfect guide to the outside world so Bella agrees to elope with him.
- Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter. Willem Dafoe plays Dr. Godwin Baxter, an unorthodox scientist who brings Bella back to life after finding her unresponsive corpse.
- Ramy Youssef as Max McCandless. Ramy Youssef plays Max McCandless, a poverty-stricken but bright young doctor looking to make a name for himself. While studying under Dr. Godwin Baxter, the renowned surgeon decides to take him under his wing and set him up with his young creation, Bella, hoping they will marry.
- Yorgos Lanthimos
- Senior Staff Writer
- Emma Stone
- Emma Stone as Bella Baxter. Bella is the young woman who is brought back to life. Actor: Emma Stone, 35, was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, and began her acting career in 2004.
- Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn. Duncan is a debaucherous lawyer. Actor: Mark Ruffalo, 56, was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and began his acting career in 1989.
- Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin “God” Baxter. Dr. Baxter is reminiscent of Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Actor: Willem Dafoe, 68, was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dafoe’s acting career began in 1979 in theater and transitioned to film in 1980 and TV in 1986.
- Ramy Youssef as Max McCandles. Max has a strong bond with Dr. Baxter & Bella. Actor: Ramy Youssef, 32, was born in New York City and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Dec 16, 2023 · Meet the main actors and characters of Emma Stone's latest film, Poor Things, a twist on Frankenstein's monster. See photos and learn about their roles, from Willem Dafoe's scientist to Ramy Youssef's student.
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Dec 8, 2023 · Poor Things is a bizarre, brilliant tour de force for director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone. The film follows Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by a scientist, and her adventures with a lawyer across the continents.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
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