Kristen Stewart eagerly joined Quentin Dupieux’s film “Full Phil” even before reading the script, driven by her admiration for the director's unique style.
Stewart's Admiration for Dupieux
The Oscar-nominated actor praises Dupieux for his distinctive filmmaking approach, emphasizing his hands-on process. “I love his movies. They just don’t look or feel like anyone else’s,” Stewart tells Variety from the Canary Islands, where she’s filming Panos Cosmatos’ “Flesh of the Gods.”
“He holds the camera at all times. You are with him, connected completely. He knows how he’s going to edit it by the end of the day,” says Stewart.
“Full Phil” premiered in Cannes’ Midnight Screenings, featuring Stewart and Woody Harrelson as a father-daughter duo in Paris, navigating absurd obstacles.
Working with Woody Harrelson
Stewart expresses enthusiasm for working with Harrelson, describing their dynamic as perfectly suited for their roles. “We’ve been trying to work together for years. Sometimes you don’t have connections with people, but with him, it was such an easy fit,” she shares.
Reflecting on their onscreen relationship, Stewart notes, “Quentin encouraged me to be as bratty as possible. Woody’s character Phil is a total narcissist, but it’s endearing.”
Challenges of Filming and Eating
Filming “Full Phil” involved constant eating scenes, which Stewart found challenging. “It was the hardest part of the entire job, because we also never stopped talking,” she explains. Working with French chefs, who prioritized taste, added to the logistical hurdles.
“Logistically it was a struggle, and I was like, ‘You guys are going to kill me!’” Stewart recalls.
Disillusionment with Hollywood
Stewart expresses frustration with the Hollywood studio system, citing its limitations on artistic expression. “I’m just so sick of the rules and the system. It is not designed for artists to express themselves,” she states.
“We spend so much money, we just like hemorrhage money making stuff in a system that honestly is not designed for us,” Stewart criticizes.
Despite these challenges, Stewart remains hopeful about the industry’s future, viewing current disruptions as opportunities for change. “It’s good, I think. There’s so much hope in that. We just have to grab it,” she concludes.
Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/kristen-stewart-cannes-full-phil-hollywood-studios-1236750708/
