Emma Stone Moves Forward with Disney ‘Cruella 2’ Deal
Emma Stone is back and will be reprising her role as the iconic black and white-haired villain for the upcoming sequel of Cruella. Ever since Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for Black Widow, Stone allegedly decided to “weigh her options” about her own movie, Cruella. Ultimately, the actress decided not to move forward with the lawsuit and starring in the sequel.
Emma Stone has officially signed to be in “Cruella 2” pic.twitter.com/5u83Xmxm5K
— best of emma stone (@badpostestone) August 14, 2021
This time around, Stone and Disney worked out a deal that benefited both parties. Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell shared about the deal between Stone and Disney.
“While the media landscape has been disrupted in a meaningful way for all distributors, their creative partners cannot be left on the sidelines to carry a disproportionate amount of the downside without the potential for upside. This agreement demonstrates that there can be an equitable path forward that protects artists and aligns studios’ interests with talent. We are proud to work alongside Emma and Disney and appreciate the studio’s willingness to recognize her contributions as a creative partner. We are hopeful that this will open the door for more members of the creative community to participate in the success of new platforms.”
Yep Cruella 2 is already my most anticipated movie idc pic.twitter.com/98FxrPduLz
— Queen Daisy Ridley Stan (@daz_outsold) August 13, 2021
Cruella 2 let’s go can’t wait 🖤 #EmmaStone 🤍 #Cruella2 🐾 pic.twitter.com/imcfI8HODJ
— Jacey Hammond (Hammy) (@jacehammy2) August 15, 2021
Cruella was an instant hit, grossing over $21 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend. The film was released on Disney+ for $29.99. The movie has earned over $85 million domestically and $221 million internationally. The film was critically acclaimed, receiving a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore from audiences.
Director Craig Gillespie and writer Tony McNamara will be returning for the sequel. Other details of the movie are still unknown. Fans can stream the original 101 Dalmatians on Disney+.
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