June Squibb stars in Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut ‘Eleanor the Great’ which premieres in theatres on September 26, 2025
June Squibb explains she enjoys all types of characters as long as they are well-written. “It’s according to how wellwritten it is, to be honest with you. If something is a little foreign to me, but it’s written well and I can see where I can go with it, then that’s exciting to do.”
Scarlett Johansson, a director, recently shared her invigorating experience behind the camera, detailing her involvement across various production stages. This included her work on “June Squibb Take on Lies & Character Choice,” which marked her directorial debut and featured the character Eleanor. June Squibb discussed preferences for the roles in which she takes, highlighting the types of stories she loves after decades in the industry. During the interview, Scarlett herself delved into her own preferences for stories and characters.
Additionally, Latasha M. Ford with Awards Buzz had a special conversation with one of the key cast members, regarding our shared birthday including discussions on the emotional aspects of the role, the set environment, and personal growth. During the interview each cast member offers valuable insights into their acting careers, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, career growth, and self-trust.
Scarlett Johansson on “I mean, I’ve worked with so many different kinds of directors and you know, the process is very excruciating. I really found this whole process to be really invigorating. I was interested in it all the whole time.”
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About ‘Eleanor the Great’:
Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, “Eleanor The Great” promises to be a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell. The film stars June Squibb as the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein. After a devastating loss, Eleanor tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. The impressive cast also includes Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Behind the scenes, the film is directed by Scarlett Johansson and written by Tory Kamen. It is produced by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Lia, Keenan Flynn, Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray, Jessamine Burgum, and Kara Durrett.
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