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Yorgos Lanthimos is known for his eccentric masterpieces, and his recent flick released in 2023 was no exception.Poor Thingsstarring Emma Stone in the title character alongside Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and co. has made the movie a powerhouse of cinematic prowess.
Following their Golden Globes nods and Stone’s win, Dafoe and Stone went on to extend their portfolio of accolades with the 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG). While Ruffalo was not seen in the nod, he was certainly happy with his co-stars getting the praise they deserved.
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Mark Ruffalo Praised His Co-Stars For Their SAG Nominations
Poor Thingswas not a box-office marvel, with only $16.6 million in total collection against a $35 million production budget. Releasing on fewer screens than a traditional mainstream movie,Poor Thingsseems to be made for the accolades alone, and it is no surprise thatYorgos Lanthimos’film is getting all the praise. As movie leadEmma Stoneclaimed a SAG nomination alongsideWillem Dafoe, their co-star,Mark Ruffalo,hailed their astounding performances while congratulating the stars on the nominations.
“Congratulations to Emma and Willem for the SAG nominations!! So happy for my Poor Things family. Such a great honor for two of the best performances of the year. I’m biased… but still. I know who I’m rooting for,”Ruffalo wrote on hisX.
Of course, fans would also love to see the name of the MCU star on the SAG nod as he has left almost no stone unturned in his performance in the fantasy comedy. Regardless, Ruffalo is happy with his co-stars getting the nods as he believes they are inches away from holding the awards in their hands with ecstasy.
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Emma Stone Is Goofy and Funny— Mark Ruffalo
Ruffalo had a wonderful time with his co-stars on the set ofPoor Things, especially Stone. Of course, many actors have previously admitted to having fun with the actor as she would bring chuckles in between the takes. For Ruffalo, Stone is goofy and funny. In an interview withAccess Hollywood,the actor candidly revealed his experience working with his fellow MCU star.
“You know just how just how funny and goofy she is um and she has the most like ridiculous laugh. You know it’s really intense… She’s just she’s so funny andshe’s so much fun, so, you know? She’s such a great actor and and a serious producer that you think you might get more of those but she is so funny and goofy.”
Stone played Bella Baxter/Victoria Blessington inPoor Things. Baxter, a creation of Dafoe’s Dr. Godwin “God” Baxter, later runs off with lawyer Duncan Wedderburn played by Ruffalo. Besides appearing in the title role, Stone co-produced the film with Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, and Lanthimos. Based on Alasdair Gray’s novel of the same name,Poor Thingsis yet to land on a streaming platform as the movie is on a journey of obtaining global accolades.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
