Horrid things that people have done in the past makes you feel like the only way to get back at them is by getting some sweet vengeance. Well “Promising Young Woman” takes revenge to a whole new level.
Directed by Emerald Fennell (“Killing Eve”) comes a story of revenge as Cassie (played by Carey Mulligan from “Wildlife”), who has been traumatized in the past after a freak event, will get her comeuppance on predatory men who unfortunately cross her path.
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This will be Fennell’s feature-length directorial debut, having been an actor for many years. Her past work has included BBC’s “Call The Midwife,” Netflix’s “The Crown” and starring alongside Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne in “The Danish Girl.”
As mentioned, she also wrote “Killing Eve” which has won awards such as a BAFTA for Best Drama Series. Now Fennell is focused on directing, having also written this exciting story. Speaking earlier this year to Focus Features (who is distributing the film), Fennell shared her enthusiasm for the project.
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She said, “I am beyond excited to be working with so many impossibly talented and wonderful people on ‘Promising Young Woman,’” she continued, “frankly, I feel lucky to be allowed anywhere in the vicinity of so many geniuses, and I can’t wait to bring this twisted tale to life.”
It should also be mentioned that Australian actor Margot Robbie (“Suicide Squad”) has signed on as a producer as a part of LuckyChap Productions. With her as part of the team, we can only hope to see some Harley Quinn in Cassie.
Along with Mulligan comes a star-filled cast, including Bo Burnham (“The Big Sick”), Clancy Brown (“Thor: Ragnarok”), and Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Superbad”) all set to feature in the twisted tale.
Here’s the synopsis:
From visionary director Emerald Fennell comes a delicious new take on revenge. Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was a promising young woman… until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past in this thrilling and wildly entertaining story.
The movie will be out in theaters on April 17, 2020. Watch the new trailer below.
