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5 hours ago
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Materialists Trailer: Love Gets Complicated With Chris Evans And Dakota Johnson
Last Updated: Materialists stars Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson in a love triangle balancing stability and chaos between her past and present. Romance takes a modern, complicated turn in Materialists, a new romantic comedy set in the heart of New York City. Starring Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson, the film explores a stylish love triangle under the direction of Celine Song, whose debut feature Past Lives received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination. In Materialists, Dakota Johnson steps into the role of Lucy, a driven and high-powered matchmaker who has built a thriving career connecting others—but whose own romantic life is far less orderly. Her world begins to spiral when, during a chic Manhattan soiree, she crosses paths with Harry (Pedro Pascal), a charming and wealthy tech billionaire with all the makings of a perfect partner. The same night throws her for an emotional loop when she unexpectedly bumps into her ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans), a passionate but struggling actor-slash-waiter, whose imperfections and past heartbreaks still linger in her mind. According to the film's official synopsis, Lucy must navigate the emotional tug-of-war between her stable, aspirational present and the messy, unresolved past she thought she left behind. The story cleverly weaves humour, vulnerability and sharp introspection as Lucy contemplates whether true love lies in what looks good on paper or in something far more chaotic and unpredictable. The newly released trailer offers glimpses into this tangled love triangle, filled with biting one-liners, lingering stares and moments of romantic tension. One pivotal scene shows John confronting Lucy about her relationship with Harry, asking whether she truly envisions a life with him, adding layers of doubt to what initially seemed like a fairy tale match. With its sparkling dialogue and stylish visuals, Materialists is shaping up to be one of the most buzzworthy rom-coms of the year. The film also boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Marin Ireland, Louisa Jacobson, Zoe Winters, Sawyer Spielberg and Dasha Nekrasova, each bringing depth to a vibrant ensemble. As her second directorial outing, Materialists sees Celine Song blending the emotional resonance of Past Lives with a lighter, more comedic tone, proving her storytelling versatility while still exploring themes of identity, love and self-worth. Distributed by A24, Materialists joins a slate of exciting new releases from the indie powerhouse. Other anticipated titles on their calendar include On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (released March 7), the surreal drama Opus starring Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich (March 14), and the fantastical Death of a Unicorn featuring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd (March 28). Set to hit theatres on June 13, Materialists is primed to be a summer hit—blending aesthetics, smart storytelling and star power into a must-watch cinematic romance. First Published:
Yahoo
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Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal's Meet-Cute Gets Interrupted by Chris Evans in Exclusive 'Materialists 'Scene
PEOPLE has an exclusive clip from Materialists ahead of its release in theaters on June 13 Dakota Johnson stars as a matchmaker named Lucy who quickly finds herself in a tricky love triangle with bachelor Randy (Pascal) and her ex John (Evans) In the clip, Lucy and Randy's initial meeting at a wedding is interrupted by John, who is working as a waiterDakota Johnson is one lucky woman. Ahead of Materialist's release in theaters on June 13, PEOPLE has an exclusive clip depicting the early stages of a love triangle between Johnson's Lucy, a modern matchmaker, and eligible bachelor Randy (Pascal, 49) and her ex John (Evans, 43). "Love is easy," Lucy tells Randy while sitting across from him in a blue gown at a wedding reception. "Is it? I find it to be the most difficult thing in the world," he replies, smirking at Lucy, then questioning whether she is hitting on him. Lucy quickly waves the notion off, and instead begins her matchmaking pitch — quickly sussing out that Randy is a wealthy New York bachelor. The two are soon interrupted by John, who pops in with Lucy's favorite drink combo — a coke and a beer. A trailer for writer-director Celine Song's rom-com shows Johnson, 35, as a matchmaker whose professional life grows complicated after her own love life is thrust into the spotlight when she meets a potential new lover, Randy at an event and coincidentally reconnects with her ex, John, the same night. In the trailer, John asks Lucy if she intends on marrying Randy, whom seemingly wants to wed Lucy. The complicated love triangle even puts a strain on Lucy's confidence in her career. "A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex," reads an official synopsis for the film. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Marin Ireland, Louisa Jacobson, Zoe Winters, Sawyer Spielberg and Dasha Nekrasova also star. Materialists marks only the second feature film from Song, 36, who broke out with 2022's Past Lives after finding success as a New York City playwright. Materialists is in theaters June 13. Read the original article on People
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Aubrey Plaza earns standing ovation after first red carpet appearance since husband's death
Aubrey Plaza made a poignant return to the spotlight, walking her first red carpet since the death of her husband in January. The Marin County homeowner attended the Cannes Film Festival last week in support of the new dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' Plaza stars as a cop who falls into a love affair with a small-town private detective, played by Margaret Qualley (' The Substance '), as they investigate 'a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church,' according to the film's synopsis on IMDB. The project also features Chris Evans (who can be seen next month in Celine Song 's 'Materialists'), Charlie Day and Billy Eichner. During its Cannes premiere on Friday, May 23, Plaza and her castmates received a six-minute standing ovation, with one audience member yelling out 'I love you Aubrey' in support of the star, according to Variety. 'More queer cinema all the time,' the film's writer, Tricia Cooke, declared during the applause. 'Honey Don't!' is set to hit theaters Aug. 22, making it Plaza's first feature since her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, committed suicide on Jan. 3. The actor is slowly easing back into the public eye as she heals from the loss. In February, she made a live television appearance during 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' wearing a pink tie-dyed T-shirt, a fashion statement many considered a tribute to both the hobby Baena took up during the pandemic and their wedding day outfits. A week prior, she starred in a Super Bowl commercial for Ritz Crackers, which was filmed last November. The couple had been together for more than a decade, but split months before Baena's death. He reportedly made 'concerning remarks' to Plaza that prompted her to ask a friend to 'perform a welfare check' on him, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Plaza now seems ready to return to work. She recently signed on for a new drama, 'The Accompanist,' in which she'll play a rookie child-welfare agent. The film follows a new foster parent, played by Susan Sarandon, as she takes in a 9-year-old girl after she was nearly killed by her dementia-stricken grandfather.
News18
2 days ago
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Materialists Trailer: Dakota Johnson Struggles Between ‘Ideal' Match And Ex Chris Evans
Last Updated: Ahead of the film's June release, the makers have dropped a new trailer for the Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal-starrer. A fresh trailer for Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal is out; it is a complete treat for all Hollywood rom-com lovers. Beginning with everything mushy and romantic with her perfect match to an unexpected run-in with the ex, Dakota Johnson's matchmaker Lucy M will be seen stuck in the epic love triangle. Set against New York City's elite dating scene, the trailer promises equal parts charming and sultry—something amid the chase for an 'ideal match." The trailer opens to tease what comes with the professional as well as personal life of Lucy, the NYC-based matchmaker courted by the wealthy Harry C (Pedro Pascal). Amid the calculations of $50,000 for her Elite Matchmaking Services to bouquets, dine-outs, and then the $12 million penthouse apartment belonging to Pascal, Lucy finds herself standing in front of her past flame, John P (Chris Evans). As per the official synopsis, the film revolves around Johnson's ambitious matchmaker, who is torn between her perfect match, a unicorn billionaire, and her imperfect actor-waiter, ex-boyfriend. With the glamorous NYC setting, interesting dialogues, and Celine Song's screenplay packed with sharp wit and humour, Materialists appears ready to become this year's much-talked-about romantic comedy. Speaking on her inspiration behind the film, Celine Song revealed working as a matchmaker in the late 2010s. 'In that time, I learned more about people and what's in their hearts than I have in any other period of my life. When she would ask clients about their ideal life partner, for instance, 'their answer would be height, weight, race, job, and net worth — and these are all numbers," she told Entertainment Weekly. This brief yet impactful stint led to Materialists. Just like her debut film, the film also focuses on a woman caught between two lovers. 'I would actually be more interested in it being talked about as a story of Lucy as she navigates not just the love and dating world in her clients' lives, but also her own personal reality and beliefs about love," she continued. Besides the lead trio, Materialists also features actors like Zoë Winters, Marin Ireland, Dasha Nekrasova, Louisa Jacobson, and Sawyer Spielberg. The film, both written and directed by Song, will be released on June 13. First Published:
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Dakota Johnson flashes her bra and abs in LA after glitzy Cannes debut
Dakota Johnson put on a perky display as she enjoyed a yoga class in Malibu this week. The 35-year-old actress — whose new film Materialists comes out in June — was outfitted in a black shrug that flashed her matching black sports bra. The nepo baby, whose mother is Melanie Griffith, added high-waisted black leggings and flip-flops with black straps and red soles. She covered her eyes with a pair of oversized oval-shaped sunglasses while balancing her phone, a water bottle, and a coffee in her hands. It comes after last week she made a glamorous first-time appearance at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Dakota Johnson put on a perky display as she enjoyed a yoga class in Malibu this week The 35-year-old actress was outfitted in a black shrug that flashed her matching black sports bra She covered her eyes with a pair of oversized oval-shaped sunglasses while balancing her phone, a water bottle, and a coffee in her hands Johnson appeared to go makeup-free underneath her eyewear while out in Los Angeles. She put her flat abs on display in the chic gym look, and her waist-length brunette hair flowed freely as she rocked her signature face-framing bangs. On May 18 the silver screen siren attended the 2025 Kering Women In Motion Awards and Cannes Film Festival Presidential Dinner. For the occasion, which was attended by Halle Berry and where Nicole Kidman was honored, Dakota slipped into a sheer Gucci dress. The actress accented the sexy look with coordinating chandelier earrings and wore her dark locks in an updo. For her Cannes debut, the Madame Web star promoted her forthcoming project Splitsville. She produced the Michael Angelo Covin-directed film through her production company TeaTime Pictures. The movie follows a couple entangled in their friends' open marriage and also stars Adria Arjona, Nicholas Braun, and O-T Fagbenle. Her Malibu outing comes after last week she made a glamorous appearance at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival; seen on May 18 For the Cannes premiere of her latest film Materialists, Johnson wowed in a pink fringe Gucci gown; seen on May 19 Distributed by Neon, Splitsville hits theaters in late summer on August 22. 'So much of why I wanted to start a production company and make my own movies is because I want more from this industry,' Johnson explained to Variety of founding TeaTime Pictures in 2019. She added, 'I felt so thirsty for more conversation and more creativity and more collaboration. I found myself as an actor, a few times, showing up to the premiere of a movie to see it the first time and saying, "Woah. That is not what I thought we were making."' Ahead of Splitsville, Dakota will star in Materialists, out June 13, alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. According to Deadline, Materialists follows a matchmaker who balances her relationship with a wealthy man with her lingering feelings for her waiter-actor ex-boyfriend. The cast also includes Marin Ireland, Zoe Winters and Dasha Nekrasova.
