Kristen Stewart on Her Absurd Cannes Movie ‘Full Phil’ and Being ‘So Sick’ of the Studio System: ‘There Needs to Be Less Making Billionaires More F—ing Billionaires’
Kristen Stewart discusses her role in the surreal Cannes film 'Full Phil,' directed by Quentin Dupieux, which follows a father-daughter trip to Paris derailed by absurd obstacles. She praises Dupieux's unique filmmaking style and expresses frustration with the U.S. studio system's focus on enriching billionaires. Stewart also shares her excitement about collaborating with Woody Harrelson and working on the vampire thriller 'Flesh of the Gods.'
- ▪'Full Phil' premiered in the Midnight Screenings section at Cannes and stars Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson as a father-daughter duo on a chaotic trip to Paris.
- ▪Stewart admired Quentin Dupieux's DIY filmmaking approach and signed on to the project before even reading the script.
- ▪She criticized the U.S. studio system, saying it prioritizes making billionaires richer rather than supporting meaningful storytelling.
- ▪The film blends surreal humor with social commentary, featuring protests, obsession with a '50s horror movie, and excessive French cuisine.
- ▪Stewart is also filming 'Flesh of the Gods,' a vampire thriller directed by Panos Cosmatos, co-starring Wagner Moura.
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- ▪ Kristen Stewart rails against Hollywood studio system: 'Less making billionaires more billionaires' — The Washington Times
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Home Film Festivals May 16, 2026 11:30am PT Kristen Stewart on Her Absurd Cannes Movie ‘Full Phil’ and Being ‘So Sick’ of the Studio System: ‘There Needs to Be Less Making Billionaires More F—ing Billionaires’ By Ellise Shafer Plus Icon Ellise Shafer Latest Julianne Moore Doesn’t Want to Act in Movies ‘With Explosions and Guns’ When ‘Things Are Rough Globally’: ‘I Don’t Want to Watch It’ 4 hours ago John Travolta Cries as Cannes Surprises Him With Honorary Palme d’Or: ‘This Is Beyond the Oscar’ 1 day ago Jordan Firstman Sobs and Kisses Co-Star Diego Calva as ‘Club Kid’ Becomes Cannes’ First Breakout Hit of 2026 and Earns a 6-Minute Standing Ovation 1 day ago See All Getty Images Kristen Stewart was ready to sign on to Quentin Dupieux’s “Full Phil” before she even read the script.
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