The partnership between actress Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos has proven to be creatively fruitful over the years. They have joined forces on several projects including The Favourite, Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness, and most recently, Bugonia. Stone has received Oscar nominations for her roles in The Favourite, Poor Things, and Bugonia, securing a win for Poor Things. Their collaboration continues to draw attention as they prepare to work together again soon, underscoring the impact the duo has in the film industry.
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos Team Up for Super Bowl Commercial
Fans can look forward to seeing Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos reunite in an upcoming commercial airing during the second half of Super Bowl LX. The advertisement, titled Unavailable, is produced by Squarespace and will be Lanthimos and Stone’s first joint appearance in a Super Bowl spot. This marks Squarespace’s twelfth Super Bowl commercial, with the new ad running for 30 seconds. A 15-second teaser has already been shared, featuring Stone in a film noir-inspired performance. Yorgos Lanthimos also directs a separate commercial for Grubhub airing during this year’s game.
According to The Hollywood Reporter,
Unavailable‘s set was built by production designer James Price (Poor Things, Bugonia, The Iron Claw), and the music is the work of Lanthimos’ team and composer Jerskin Fendrix. The campaign was shot in London on black and white film.
— The Hollywood Reporter
The Latest Film ‘Bugonia’ Now Streaming
Alongside the announcement of the Super Bowl ad, their latest film, Bugonia, is currently available for streaming on Peacock. This latest feature from the actor-director duo has sparked mixed reactions. Chris Bumbray, a film critic, described his experience with the movie, stating
In the end, I respect Bugonia for its craft and the total commitment of its performances. But I can’t say it was an easy film to sit through — which, to be fair, isn’t unusual with Lanthimos’s work. Still, when the credits rolled, I wasn’t sure this one was worth the effort.
— Chris Bumbray
The Significance of This Renewed Collaboration
The upcoming Squarespace commercial highlights the continued creative synergy between Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, whose past work has earned critical acclaim and accolades. Their presence during the Super Bowl, one of the most-watched television events globally, offers a high-profile platform to showcase their unique artistic style beyond traditional cinema. As fans await the ad’s premiere, anticipation grows for what this collaboration could mean for future projects, especially with Lanthimos directing multiple commercials this year. The latest film Bugonia also stands as a reminder of their bold approach to storytelling, even if it divides audiences.
