EMMA STONE STARS IN APOCALYPTIC SATIRE

An apocalyptic satire starring Emma Stone and a Tinseltown road trip dramedy with George Clooney took the spotlight at the Venice Film Festival.

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The unveiling of “Bugonia” with Stone and “Jay Kelly” starring Clooney delivered a high dose of Hollywood glitz on the second day of the festival, with fans braving rain while waiting at the red carpet for a glimpse of the stars.

Clooney was reportedly under the weather earlier in the day, missing a press conference, but appeared in a tuxedo along with his wife Amal for the premiere of his Netflix-produced film from director Noah Baumbach.

Oscar winner Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos, however, were in fine form as they appeared in front of the media and on the red carpet together, with their latest production earning rave reviews.

The duo, working together for a fifth feature, are hoping to repeat their successful formula from 2023 when “Poor Things” nabbed Venice’s top Golden Lion prize.

The Greek director told journalists he hoped his “Bugonia” would “trigger people” to think more about human extinction.