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Emma Stone's 'Bugonia': A Darkly Humorous Alien Escape

9/6/2025

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Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone in the sci-fi black comedy ‘Bugonia’, releasing on October 24, 2025.
Stone plays Michelle Fuller, who is kidnapped by men suspecting her of being an alien.
Her head shave for the role triggered anxiety, reminding her of her mother's chemotherapy experience.
The emotional scene was filmed in one take, illustrating her journey from fear to liberation.
The trailer blends humor and darker themes, featuring a soundtrack by Chappell Roan.

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Story summary

Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone in the sci-fi black comedy ‘Bugonia’, releasing on October 24, 2025.
Stone plays Michelle Fuller, who is kidnapped by men suspecting her of being an alien.
Her head shave for the role triggered anxiety, reminding her of her mother's chemotherapy experience.
The emotional scene was filmed in one take, illustrating her journey from fear to liberation.
The trailer blends humor and darker themes, featuring a soundtrack by Chappell Roan.