Disney's first ‘Cruella’ poster is catching punk fans' attention—here’s why
We are just a few months away from seeing Emma Stone bring Cruella De Vil back to life on the silver screen. This May, Disney is officially releasing Cruella, an origin story about the iconic villain from 101 Dalmatians.
Now, fans are finally getting a look at the film’s official poster and it’s catching punk fans’ attention for a very good reason.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cruella tells the story of Cruella De Vil in the 1980s, before she was terrorizing those adorable pups in the original 1961 film. The iconic character was originally voiced by Betty Lou Gerson before Glenn Close took on Cruella for the 1996 live-action remake.
All the way back in 2019, fans got their first look at Emma Stone as Cruella De Vil in the upcoming film. However, rather than dressed in fur, Stone’s Cruella is covered head to toe in leather, offering a new take on the classic Disney villain. Cruella is slated to arrive on May 28, 2021. Alongside Stone, Cruella also stars Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry among others.
Here’s your first look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney’s Cruella. The film, also starring Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry, comes to theaters May 28, 2021. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/KqxJ0yMYQ3
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 24, 2019
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Now, Disney has finally unveiled the official poster for Cruella and it’s definitely catching punk fans’ attention. The black and white photo shows Stone in heavy eye makeup, bold lipstick and split dye hair, reminding music fans of past fashion fads and people they’ve see in their local Hot Topic.
Hello, Cruel World. New Trailer Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/oAFK0epmbB
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) February 16, 2021
From punk album covers to Sid and Nancy era-vibes, the new Cruella poster is earning a lot of reactions and comparisons from punk music fans.
Hey, remember when we all got together and wrote letters to Disney demanding a 1980s punk-rock/Sid ‘n’ Nancy-looking Cruella de Ville movie?
Wait, what? We didn’t? https://t.co/WkBAzoo4Gi
— Sean Patrick Little (@WiscoWriterGuy) February 16, 2021
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Wait so Cruella was an anarchist, Siouxsie Sioux, 80s punk goth when she was younger? I could get down with that https://t.co/i3G8kSlmaH
— cops in ur fam are bad people 2 (@yaasquinn) February 16, 2021
OMG… IS SHE PUNK CRUELLA?? 😮 https://t.co/NKHCoH9Neo
— Manolito (@ScruffyWizard) February 16, 2021
Is Cruella gonna be the lead singer in a punk rock band? https://t.co/Tn66yTA6wn
— Scott (@MegaMagwitch) February 16, 2021
Okay Disney, you have my attention with Emma Stone as punk rock young #Cruella I’m here for this, definitely. pic.twitter.com/e4B4zWN6B8
— Wicked Specialist (@reel_geek) February 16, 2021
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This poster screams, “what if Cruella was a punk rocker?” https://t.co/cqOW6craAe
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) February 16, 2021
Are we getting a punk Cruella? I’m in.
— Karl Vogts Sings (@karlvogts) February 16, 2021
This Poster Of Cruella Give Me 1970s British Rock Punk Vibes. ??
— Seanpvs101 ? (@SeanPVS101) February 16, 2021
Also looks a lot like the book cover of And I Don’t Want to Live This Life about Nancy Spungen
— Memphis Expat (@MemphisExpat) February 16, 2021
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Emma Stone takes over as a punk Cruella de Vil, and her first Oscar will be for playing Mamaw…
Rough year for Glenn Close
— Wyatt Dunkin (@WyattDuncan) February 16, 2021
What are your reactions to the punk-inspired Cruella poster? Let us know in the comments below.