Selena Gomez’s most daring move yet is an ‘X-rated’ film opposite Cate Blanchett

Selena Gomez has found her new project. The actress and singer has signed on to the new Brady Corbet film, starring alongside Cate Blanchett in what’s being described as an “X-rated epic.” It’s a film that fits well in Gomez‘s recent approach to acting, with her wanting to push the boundaries of her work in critically acclaimed films like “Emilia Perez.” 

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Gomez is pushing the boundaries of her work in a new film

The film was discussed by Cate Blanchett at the Cannes Film Festival, at a masterclass this past Sunday. While addressing the audience,  she revealed that she’d be collaborating with Corbet on his next film. No plot details were revealed. 

According to The InSneider, the film co-stars Gomez and Michael Fassbender. Corbert has described the project as “genre-defying,” revealing that it’s an epic that encompasses a large amount of time. “The film spans from the 19th century into the present day — it’s just predominantly focused on the ’70s,” he said to The Hollywood Reporter. He revealed that the film would be “X-Rated” and that he was shooting it with rare cameras. 

Corbet has become one of the most exciting auteurs of recent years. He started his career as an actor, starring in movies like “Funny Games,” “Melancholia,” and “Mysterious Skin.” He then transitioned to writing and directing, working on films like “Vox Lux,” with Natalie Portman, and “The Brutalist,” with Adrian Brody. The latter film was his most recent and earned him various Oscar nominations, including best director. 

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Cate Blanchett revealed she was working on a film with Brady Corbet

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Gomez’s desire to ‘reinvent’ herself with acting

While primarily known as a Disney star and singer, Gomez has developed a career that showcases her unique voice and intelligence. She’s served as a producer for years, playing key roles in hit series like “13 Reasons Why,” where she served as an executive producer, and “Only Murders in the Building,” which she produces and stars in, acquiring award recognition and critical acclaim. 

As an actress, she’s shown a rebellious streak, signing on to controversial films like “Spring Breakers” and submitting blind auditions in order to prevent casting directors from entering her auditions with any preconceived notions. 

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Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon at the “Emilia Perez” Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival

Her work in “Emilia Perez,” where she speaks Spanish and plays a woman who’s very different from the performances we’re used to seeing of her, acquired critical acclaim and allowed the film industry to view her in a different light. “I think I dreamed of being in a project like this,” Gomez said of the film, as reported by Out Magazine. 

“I’ve always loved acting and I feel like I’ve barely started. It’s given me an opportunity to reinvent myself.”

Gomez’s upcoming work with Blanchett and Corbet sounds like a natural fit for her desire to explore her craft more fully. 

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Gomez has become one of her generation’s most interesting actresses