Yorgos Lanthimos is a filmmaker that loves to surprise audiences. Whether it’s his unique tone, a somewhat absurd premise, or his eclectic casts, a Yorgos Lanthimos film is always going to be a fun experience. And that trend isn’t stopping with the upcoming feature, “Poor Things,” as we already know the tone and premise are right in the filmmaker’s wheelhouse, but now with the latest addition to the cast, Lanthimos continues to surprise us with his choices.
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According to Variety, Jerrod Carmichael is the latest actor to join Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming feature, “Poor Things.” The stand-up comedian has made quite a name for himself on screen in recent years appearing in projects such as “Neighbors,” “mid90s,” and his own sitcom, “The Jerrod Carmichael Show.” He’s also taken a chance to write and direct the upcoming comedy, “On the Count of Three,” which debuted at this year’s Sundance.
Carmichael joins a cast that already includes Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and Ramy Youssef. “Poor Things” is adapted from the novel of the same name from acclaimed author Alasdair Grey. The story is seen as a reimagining of “Frankenstein,” but following the journey of a woman that is brought back to life using the brain of an infant. Yes, that’s a pretty bonkers premise, but we have no doubt Lanthimos can bring it to life and make us love it.
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It’s unclear when production will begin exactly, but “Poor Things” is expected to film later this year with a 2022 release date being assumed.