It’s about to get homoerotic for these two in their new ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’-esque thriller
Saltburn, the next film from Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell.But new details have emerged after early test screenings for Fennell’s sophomore feature, and now we’re starting to think this might just be our next movie obsession!To back things up a bit, all that was previously known about Saltburn was its description as a “story of obsession,” with Deadline learning that it would center on “a grand, aristocratic English family.” However, after those aforementioned advanced screenings, it’s been reported that the film will be “similar in tone” to the seminal thriller The Talented Mr.
Ripley, following a college student, played by Keoghan, who develops an obsession with his wealthy classmate—played by Elordi, which… relatable!Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi lead Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn.’Described as similar in tone to ‘The Talented Mr.
Ripley,’ it follows a college student (Keoghan) who develops an obsession with his affluent classmate (Elordi).Rosamund Pike and Carey Mulligan also star.
pic.twitter.com/mbJZFPNkx3If you’re familiar with The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll know this is very, very good news. That film—about a scheming young man (Matt Damon) who cons his way into the life of a wealthy playboy (Jude Law)—is heavy on homoeroticism, with explosive tension (sexual and otherwise) between its two leads.
