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Emma Stone's 'Bugonia': Kidnapped CEO and Head-Shaving Promo!

10/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

The film "Bugonia," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, will be released in theaters on October 24, 2025.
Emma Stone portrays a CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien.
An advance screening in North Olmsted, Ohio, offers free tickets to attendees who shave their heads.
Stone recently appeared on "The Late Show," humorously naming Willem Dafoe as the celebrity she thinks is most likely an alien.
She also shared her experience of adopting the stage name "Emma" after discovering another actress was registered as Emily Stone.

History

Historical Context

"The Wizard of Oz" premiered in 1939, revolutionizing American cinema with its blend of fantasy and musical elements, and establishing Judy Garland as a star. This legacy of innovative storytelling continues with films like "Bugonia," set to release in 2025, where Emma Stone portrays a CEO caught in absurd conspiracy theories, reflecting Hollywood's ongoing fascination with merging reality and the surreal.

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Story summary

The film "Bugonia," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, will be released in theaters on October 24, 2025.
Emma Stone portrays a CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien.
An advance screening in North Olmsted, Ohio, offers free tickets to attendees who shave their heads.
Stone recently appeared on "The Late Show," humorously naming Willem Dafoe as the celebrity she thinks is most likely an alien.
She also shared her experience of adopting the stage name "Emma" after discovering another actress was registered as Emily Stone.

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