Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña Shine in Bold New Musical Thriller 'Emilia Pérez'

The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, explores themes of identity and transformation through a unique blend of genres.

Selena Gomez plays Jessi Del Monte in the Spanish-language musical, a role that has garnered praise from her family for her use of Spanish.
Zoe Saldaña stars as Rita Moro Castro, a lawyer who helps a cartel leader transition to her true self, played by Karla Sofía Gascón.
The film won multiple awards at the Cannes Film Festival, including the Jury Prize and Best Actress for its ensemble cast.
Critics are divided on the film's bold genre mashup, with some praising its ambition and others questioning its execution.
Emilia Pérez is set to release in select theaters on November 1 and will be available for streaming on Netflix starting November 13.