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Selena Gomez chats with The Hollywood Reporter at the 'Emilia Pérez' premiere and breaks down the intense scene she performed during her audition. Plus, she opens up about the types of roles she's hoping to take on next following the film's acclaim.
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00:00You said that in your audition you felt like you kind of blacked out a bit
00:04because it was so intense. What was that scene and how did you feel when you knew you got the part?
00:09It was actually Bienvenida, which is a big number I do in the bedroom and I throw everything around
00:16and I had no idea the concept of what he was going for.
00:21He just, the director Jacques, literally said to me,
00:24act drunk and throw your shoes if you want and do all this stuff and just go crazy.
00:31And I was like, oh, okay. And I did it once and he was like, go crazier.
00:36And I was like, okay. And I went totally for it.
00:41I was standing on furniture and I black out, but I was just singing my heart out
00:46and dancing like a mad woman, I guess a drunk mad woman.
00:50And it was a very crazy experience, but I was honored when he decided to ultimately go with me.
00:59How has, I mean, executing this role as you have changed the kinds of roles you're looking to do in the future?
01:05Are you interested in more musicals?
01:07I think I'm open to anything. I truly feel like this is just, in a way, the beginning.
01:14And I hope that this, I just, I hope I continue to be inspired by great filmmakers, great partners, actors,
01:23a great, everyone, everyone is just incredible. I can't wait to do more.
01:30For some of your co-stars, this is their first time singing and performing like this.
01:33Didn't any of them ask you for tips?
01:35No, they didn't need it. First off, did you see Zoe? That girl does not need any tips.
01:40If anything, I need the tips. But she, I mean, no, everybody I thought was vulnerable and it was real.
01:47And we just did the best that we could, even if it didn't sound perfect.
01:52Coming off of your Emmy nomination, how are you feeling about the words buzz around this film already?
01:57You know, I don't like to think anything or be presumptuous.
02:01So I'm just going to say I'm so happy people are receiving it the way they are.
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