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Lily James Transforms Into Egyptian Pharaoh

Lily James Transforms Into Egyptian Pharaoh
Published 2 years ago on Sep 03, 2023

The 34-year-old actress has recently graced the big screen with her captivating presence, offering a glimpse of her transformation in first-look images from the movie, set within the iconic Cinecittà studios in Rome. In these captivating images, Lily adorns an opulent neme (crown) fit for a pharaoh, solidifying her portrayal as Josephine Esperanto, a character donning elaborate stage makeup, including thick foundation, bold black eyeliner, and a striking deep red lip. 

Wow! Lily James looks incredible in her latest role as a 1950s Hollywood star playing 'Egypt's only female pharaoh' in a film-within-a-film, Finally Dawn

However, despite Lily James's remarkable on-screen presence, "Finally Dawn" has garnered mixed early reviews at the Venice Film Festival this week. While Lily herself received a warm reception, the film, in general, has been described as 'uneven' and 'lacking profundity.' 

The film's narrative follows the ascent of Mimosa, a young working-class woman, who, after attending an audition as an extra, unexpectedly finds herself in the spotlight due to an encounter with Josephine. Initially, it appears that Josephine befriends Mimosa, but it becomes clear that the actress has ulterior motives, adopting Mimosa as her latest protege and introducing her as a Swedish poet at a hedonistic party. The film explores Mimosa's journey as she navigates a day filled with exploits and adventures, using her vulnerability as a shield, as reported by Screen Daily. 

Hollywood glamour: Another image shows her out of character, sporting a head of flame-hued tresses with glamorous make-up and dazzling jewellery

Lily James shares the screen with Joe Keery of "Stranger Things," who portrays her leading man, Sean Lockwood, an up-and-coming star captivated by Josephine. Additionally, Willem Dafoe takes on the role of Rufus Priori, a shrewd yet benevolent art dealer. 

Screen Daily, in its review of the film directed by Italian writer-director Saverio Costanzo, noted the influence of Elena Ferrante's dark female narratives and explored themes of acting during a time when young Method rebels challenged the older generation of Hollywood stars. The film delves into the complexities of celebrity and exposes the patriarchal undertow of menace, abuse, and coercion beneath Rome's glamorous dolce vita years. 

A reviewer for The Guardian emphasized Lily James's magnetic presence in the film and noted that it sagged when she was absent. They commended her portrayal for its opaque hauteur and praised the extended film-within-a-film scenes for their exuberance. 

Cast: Lily's co-star is Stranger Things' Joe Keery, who plays her leading man Sean Lockwood, an up and coming star who is mesmerised by Josephine

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The 34-year-old actress has recently graced the big screen with her captivating presence, offering a glimpse of her transformation in first-look images from the movie, set within the iconic Cinecittà studios in Rome. In these captivating images, Lily adorns an opulent neme (crown) fit for a pharaoh, solidifying her portrayal as Josephine Esperanto, a character donning elaborate stage makeup, including thick foundation, bold black eyeliner, and a striking deep red lip. 

Wow! Lily James looks incredible in her latest role as a 1950s Hollywood star playing 'Egypt's only female pharaoh' in a film-within-a-film, Finally Dawn

However, despite Lily James's remarkable on-screen presence, "Finally Dawn" has garnered mixed early reviews at the Venice Film Festival this week. While Lily herself received a warm reception, the film, in general, has been described as 'uneven' and 'lacking profundity.' 

The film's narrative follows the ascent of Mimosa, a young working-class woman, who, after attending an audition as an extra, unexpectedly finds herself in the spotlight due to an encounter with Josephine. Initially, it appears that Josephine befriends Mimosa, but it becomes clear that the actress has ulterior motives, adopting Mimosa as her latest protege and introducing her as a Swedish poet at a hedonistic party. The film explores Mimosa's journey as she navigates a day filled with exploits and adventures, using her vulnerability as a shield, as reported by Screen Daily. 

Hollywood glamour: Another image shows her out of character, sporting a head of flame-hued tresses with glamorous make-up and dazzling jewellery

Lily James shares the screen with Joe Keery of "Stranger Things," who portrays her leading man, Sean Lockwood, an up-and-coming star captivated by Josephine. Additionally, Willem Dafoe takes on the role of Rufus Priori, a shrewd yet benevolent art dealer. 

Screen Daily, in its review of the film directed by Italian writer-director Saverio Costanzo, noted the influence of Elena Ferrante's dark female narratives and explored themes of acting during a time when young Method rebels challenged the older generation of Hollywood stars. The film delves into the complexities of celebrity and exposes the patriarchal undertow of menace, abuse, and coercion beneath Rome's glamorous dolce vita years. 

A reviewer for The Guardian emphasized Lily James's magnetic presence in the film and noted that it sagged when she was absent. They commended her portrayal for its opaque hauteur and praised the extended film-within-a-film scenes for their exuberance. 

Cast: Lily's co-star is Stranger Things' Joe Keery, who plays her leading man Sean Lockwood, an up and coming star who is mesmerised by Josephine

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