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 well written 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.”
Latasha M. Ford with Awards Buzz recently had the pleasure of interviewing Scarlett Johansson, who shared insights into her directorial debut, “Eleanor the Great.”
During our exclusive conversation, Scarlett discussed her experience behind the camera and her preferences for stories and characters. Latasha also had the opportunity to speak with key cast members June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman about the emotional aspects of their roles, the set environment, shared birthdays, personal growth, and so much more. Each cast member offered valuable insights into their acting careers, emphasizing continuous learning, career growth, and self-trust. Check out the interviews below:
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.”
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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