The Spanish-Language Musical emerged as one of the standout successes at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where Gomez and three of her fellow stars were collectively recognized as Best actress.
Emilia Pérez centers on a Mexican cartel leader (portrayed by Gascón) who enlists the aid of a prominent lawyer named Rita (Saldaña) to orchestrate his own death.
The other stars—Zoe Saldaña, Adriana Paz, and Karla Sofía Gascón—joined Gomez in London, where the film aims to maintain its momentum in the awards circuit. The motive behind Gascón desire to retire and vanish from the criminal underworld may surprise you—the cartel chief aspires to transition and start a new life as a woman.
The remainder of the film centers on four women, including the recently transitioned Emilia Pérez, each seeking their own interpretation of happiness in contemporary Mexico.
Pérez is played by Argentinian transgender actress Gascón, who is considered a strong contender for best actress in the upcoming awards season.
Gomez portrays the drug lord’s wife, who remains unaware of her former partner’s new identity, while Paz plays Emilia’s new love interest following her transition.
All leading stars of the film graced The Red Carpet ahead of its UK Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall during the London Film Festival on Friday.
