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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Scarlett Johansson calls her directorial debut 'Eleanor the Great' a really rewarding experience after its world premiere at Cannes 2025
Hollywood's most celebrated actress, Scarlett Johansson , has finally ventured behind the lens for her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great. Having had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the movie not only created history in Johansson's long and illustrious career but also brought along an extremely personal and rewarding experience for the actress. A new look behind the camera Johansson, 40, is widely recognized for her chameleon-like work in front of the lens, but acting allowed her to gain a new angle on filmmaking. "I have a different take on just the process of, you know, pre-production and then what happens after we all go home," Johansson said to Extra. I imagine that as an actor, you're hoping that the director kind of sees what you were doing and goes along with, you know, pulls the right string and all that type of thing, but you don't know. ". You have no, sort of, control over it and now, you know, having done the other side of it, it just provides you, I think, with an interesting perspective on how people, other directors make their decisions and the process that they take to, you know, get it all to work. It's a lot of work, but it can be very fulfilling. A story rooted in empathy and forgiveness June Squibb stars in Eleanor the Great as Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old Florida woman who forms an unlikely bond with a 19-year-old student following a move to New York City. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The film, penned by Tory Kamen, is about loss, identity, and the human need for understanding in an ever-evolving world. "There's a lack of empathy in today's culture. It's certainly a reaction to lots of situations," Johansson said. "It seems to me that forgiveness becomes more and more elusive these days. " The story tracks Eleanor as she comes to terms with the death of her best friend and, in a moment of mistaken identity, takes on her attacker's Holocaust survival narrative. The movie leads up to a pivotal moment when Eleanor is forced to face the repercussions of what she has done, prompting audiences to reexamine their moral ideas about forgiveness and empathy. Cannes premiere: A moving moment Cannes premiere of the movie was a highlight for Johansson, as she walked the red carpet with the cast members Erin Kellyman and June Squibb. "To be able to stand next to Erin Kellyman and June Squibb after the film came out and feel the love from the audience and the affection of the audience for the film and for the performances in it, which are just incredible, it was just such an emotional moment," said Johansson. "And just to witness June also so feted wherever we traveled in Cannes, people were just so thrilled to have her. It was just, it was incredible. I'll never ever forget that moment of just being with those women following the screening and celebrating, you know, with the audience. It was truly touching" Future plans: Directing or acting Though her first film as a director was a success, Johansson is not yet sure of continuing behind the camera. When questioned about whether this is the beginning, she replied, "I don't know. I'm not sure. I guess we'll see. My intention is to work on projects I would go and see, whether they're like 'Jurassic World' or this film. The commerciality of things is also important to me, too.". Would people want to watch this, too? Is this in general of interest? Those are things that I seek and pay attention to and am interested in. So, we'll see, I guess. But Johansson was adamant that she is not retiring from acting anytime soon. "I'm definitely still an actor for hire — I want that to be widely printed." A celebrated debut With her first film, Eleanor the Great, Scarlett Johansson has done more than demonstrate that her skills are far greater than acting, delivering a warm, character-driven movie that resonates with themes relevant to today. Whether she goes back to directing or not, Johansson's directorial debut has made a long-lasting impact on both critics and audiences. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Directing is really rewarding, says Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson found directing to be a "really rewarding" experience. The 40-year-old star made her directorial debut with 'Eleanor the Great', the new drama movie starring June Squibb in the title role, and Scarlett has revealed that she loved the challenge of working behind the camera. The Hollywood star told 'Extra': "I have a different perspective on just the process of, you know, pre-production and then what goes on after we all leave. I think, as an actor, you're hoping that the director sees kind of what you were doing and follows, you know, pulls the right thread and all of that stuff, but you don't know. "You have no, kind of, control over it and now, you know, having experienced the other side of it, it just gives you, I think, an interesting insight into how people, other directors make their choices and the process that they go through to, you know, make it all happen. "It's a lot of work, but it can be really rewarding." Scarlett recently premiered the movie at the Cannes Film Festival, and she relished walking the red carpet with Erin Kellyman and June Squibb. The actress said: "Just being able to stand alongside Erin Kellyman and June Squibb after the film premiered and feel the warmth of the audience and the love from the audience for the film and for the incredible performances in it, it was such a moving moment. "And just to see June also so celebrated everywhere we went in Cannes, people were so excited to see her. It was just, it was amazing. "I'll never forget that moment of just being with those women after the screening and celebrating, you know, with the audience. It was really touching.' Despite this, Scarlett recently revealed that she's "not sure" whether to focus her attention on directing or acting. The film star doesn't yet know whether her long-term future is in front, or behind, the camera. Asked if the film marks a new beginning for her, Scarlett told Collider: "I don't know. I'm not sure. I guess we'll see. "My intention is to work on projects I would go and see, whether they're like 'Jurassic World' or this film. The commerciality of things is also important to me, too. Would audiences want to see this, too? Is this generally interesting? Those are things I look for and focus on and care about. So, we'll see, I guess." Scarlett - who is one of the best-paid actresses in Hollywood - insisted that she has no intention of retiring from acting. She clarified: "I'm certainly still an actor for hire — I want that to be widely printed."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'My intention is to work on projects I would go and see...' Scarlett Johansson clarifies her acting future
Scarlett Johansson is "still an actor for hire", despite making her directorial debut on 'Eleanor the Great'. The 40-year-old actress stepped behind the camera for the first time on the drama film which follows 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb) who moves to New York after years living with her late best friend many States away to live with her daughter (Jessica Hecht) and forms an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old journalism student (Erin Kellyman). Scarlett will be seen on screen in upcoming blockbuster 'Jurassic World Rebirth' as covert operative Zora Bennett and, although she found directing to be creatively rewarding, she still is up for roles in the right movies. Scarlett specifically wants to star in films that have the potential to attract audiences to the cinema. In an interview with Collider, she said: "My intention is to work on projects I would go and see, whether they're like 'Jurassic World' or this film. "The commerciality of things is also important to me, too. Would audiences want to see this, too? Is this generally interesting? Those are things I look for and focus on and care about. "So, we'll see, I guess. I'm certainly still an actor for hire — I want that to be widely printed." Scarlett screened 'Eleanor the Great' at the Cannes Film Festival and she has admitted she shed many tears when directing on set because of the movie's emotional story. The 'Black Widow' star hopes the film will have the same effect on audiences as she learned long ago that it is a powerful thing to be able to cry over a movie in public. Scarlett said: "The script made me cry, and so I knew there would be potential for tears, of course. "Then, to cut it together - I've seen it a bajillion times, and it still makes me cry. It touches me in different moments. "I love to cry in movies. When I was younger, I was a teenager, I used to stop myself from crying, and it was so painful. I think the greatest physical pain is holding in a cry. It hurts so much. Then, at some point in my life, I was like, 'What am I doing? I'm just going to let loose and cry in this theatre.' It was so liberating. "It feels so good to cry in a theatre with a whole bunch of people."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
'My intention is to work on projects I would go and see...' Scarlett Johansson clarifies her acting future
Scarlett Johansson is "still an actor for hire", despite making her directorial debut on 'Eleanor the Great'. The 40-year-old actress stepped behind the camera for the first time on the drama film which follows 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb) who moves to New York after years living with her late best friend many States away to live with her daughter (Jessica Hecht) and forms an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old journalism student (Erin Kellyman). Scarlett will be seen on screen in upcoming blockbuster 'Jurassic World Rebirth' as covert operative Zora Bennett and, although she found directing to be creatively rewarding, she still is up for roles in the right movies. Scarlett specifically wants to star in films that have the potential to attract audiences to the cinema. In an interview with Collider, she said: "My intention is to work on projects I would go and see, whether they're like 'Jurassic World' or this film. "The commerciality of things is also important to me, too. Would audiences want to see this, too? Is this generally interesting? Those are things I look for and focus on and care about. "So, we'll see, I guess. I'm certainly still an actor for hire — I want that to be widely printed." Scarlett screened 'Eleanor the Great' at the Cannes Film Festival and she has admitted she shed many tears when directing on set because of the movie's emotional story. The 'Black Widow' star hopes the film will have the same effect on audiences as she learned long ago that it is a powerful thing to be able to cry over a movie in public. Scarlett said: "The script made me cry, and so I knew there would be potential for tears, of course. "Then, to cut it together - I've seen it a bajillion times, and it still makes me cry. It touches me in different moments. "I love to cry in movies. When I was younger, I was a teenager, I used to stop myself from crying, and it was so painful. I think the greatest physical pain is holding in a cry. It hurts so much. Then, at some point in my life, I was like, 'What am I doing? I'm just going to let loose and cry in this theatre.' It was so liberating. "It feels so good to cry in a theatre with a whole bunch of people."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scarlett Johansson relished hosting Saturday Night Live
Scarlett Johansson loved hosting the final episode of 'Saturday Night Live's 50th season. The 40-year-old actress recently became the first woman to host the long-running comedy show seven times, and Scarlett has revealed that she relished the experience. Scarlett - who is married to 'Saturday Night Live' star Colin Jost - told 'Extra': "I felt really happy to be able to close out the 50th with the cast and crew at 30 Rock … There's real familial vibes and, you know, it's been an extraordinary year there with the 50th special, which was a humongous amount of work for everybody, and then a really successful season." Scarlett recently premiered 'Eleanor the Great', her directorial debut, at the Cannes Film Festival. And the Hollywood star admitted that it's been a whirlwind few weeks for her. She shared: "I think I'm still processing it, and part of still processing it is that the next day, I left for Cannes and now I'm here. So I think it'll be maybe like two months from now and then I'll be able to, like, have some perspective on the meaning of it all." Meanwhile, Scarlett recently revealed that she couldn't imagine "being with somebody who wasn't funny". The actress explained that humour is a huge part of her life, and she thinks it can help her to overcome all sorts of challenges. Scarlett - who has been married to Colin since 2020 - told Collider: "My husband's a comedy writer, and I couldn't imagine ever being with somebody who wasn't funny. "I grew up in a very funny household. My dad is Danish and has a very dry sense of humour, and my mom is Jewish, so that's culturally a big part of our identity. It's certainly a certain kind of humour, and growing up in New York, that's another layer of it, of course. So, I see the ironic humour, also, in terrible things." Scarlett also revealed that her directorial debut was inspired by "very New York-centric" films. She said: "The script did remind me a lot of movies that I love that are specific to independent films from the '90s and early aughts that are very New York-centric, whether it's 'Living Out Loud' or like 'Crossing Delancey' or some Woody Allen films. It felt like the potential for that stuff."
