Actress Dakota Johnson brought humor and candidness to the conversation about the Dakota Johnson Yorgos Lanthimos collaboration during a recent Q&A event for the film Bugonia. The session took place on Friday, with director Yorgos Lanthimos, frequent lead actress Emma Stone, and actor Jesse Plemens present, highlighting the repeated team-up between Lanthimos and Stone that has become notable in the film world.
Since their acclaimed work in the Oscar-winning satire The Favourite, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos have continued their creative partnership through subsequent projects including Poor Things, Kind of Kindness, and the newest feature, Bugonia. Johnson, aware of the director’s preference for Stone, seized the opportunity at the event to jokingly request a chance to collaborate herself, bringing a sense of camaraderie and lighthearted rivalry to the proceedings.
Stone and Johnson Exchange Playful Banter
During the Q&A, Johnson addressed the director with a tongue-in-cheek proposal. She quipped,
“Are you aware that there are other actresses, that are really talented, maybe even very close by?”
— Dakota Johnson, Actress. Stone, surprised and amused, looked to Lanthimos for a reaction. She then turned to Johnson and responded,
“No, go for it, do your pitch, work on your pitch.”
— Emma Stone, Actress. Johnson revealed that her previous attempt to work with Lanthimos had not worked out, saying,
“I already did and it didn’t work, remember? You were there,”
— Dakota Johnson, Actress. The friendly exchange drew laughter from all in attendance and illustrated the mutual respect and potential excitement for future creative partnerships.
Lanthimos Eyes Future Projects Beyond Bugonia
While Yorgos Lanthimos has not formally announced his next move following Bugonia, industry reports have pointed towards a potential adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette’s French crime novel Fatale. Known for his distinctive directorial style and film choices, Lanthimos is believed to be considering the satirical detective story, which could bring a fresh twist to his body of work.
According to a summary from Amazon, the original novel centers on a complex protagonist:
“Aimée is a beautiful young widow, she’s also a killer. Driven by a deep-rooted desire for revenge, she sets about uncovering the secrets of the inhabitants of the sleepy rural town of Bleville, before ruthlessly murdering them. Faced with corruption of a kind she had scarcely imagined, she discovers a deeply moral core under her murderous instincts.”
— Amazon, Book Description. This storyline seems well-suited to Lanthimos’ penchant for morally intricate narratives and characters with hidden depths.
Dakota Johnson’s Schedule and Upcoming Roles
Although eager for a collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos, Dakota Johnson already has a packed schedule. She is set to make her directorial debut with A Tree Is Blue, an anticipated project that marks a new chapter in her career. Additionally, Johnson will portray an android in the science fiction film Trudy Blue, directed by Angus MacLane, known for his work on Lightyear. These commitments illustrate Johnson’s range and ambition as she pursues both creative and lead acting opportunities.
Ongoing Discussions About Creative Partnerships
The lighthearted repartee between Dakota Johnson and Emma Stone spotlights ongoing conversations regarding director-actor collaborations in the industry. Stone and Lanthimos’s repeated creative pairings have produced memorable films, with Jesse Plemens also contributing to the director’s recent ensemble casts. As speculation grows about future projects, especially a potential adaptation of Fatale, many viewers and industry peers, such as Jason Momoa and Michelle Monaghan, observe closely to see which actors Lanthimos will work with next and whether new partnerships will be forged.
While nothing has been confirmed, Johnson’s willingness to participate and the playful acknowledgement from both Stone and Lanthimos suggests that the possibility of a Dakota Johnson Yorgos Lanthimos collaboration remains open. As Johnson continues to diversify her roles and Lanthimos seeks new stories to tell, the film community may yet witness this pairing on screen in the near future.
