Selena Gomez during the audition for 'Emilia Perez' "dancing like a mad woman" Remembered that

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“I didn't know what concept he was working on..'Act drunk and throw off your shoes if you want…just go crazy.' And I was like, 'Oh? Okay',” Selena said of Audiard.

She performed the most important sequence for the audition, a musical called 'Bienvenida', in which Gomez expresses her displeasure over her husband's existence as a trans woman (the title character Emilia Pérez, played by Spanish actress Carla Sofia Gascón). .

“I did that once, and Audiard said, 'Go even crazier.' And I totally did that. I was standing on the furniture, and I passed out, but I was just singing my heart out and dancing like a crazy woman, I think – and it Was a very crazy experience,” said the actress. “When he finally decided to go with me, I was honored,” she said.

France has officially selected Jacques Audiard's innovative queer crime musical, 'Emilia Perez' as its entry for the Best International Feature category at the upcoming 2025 Academy Awards. The film stars a stellar cast including Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Spanish actress Carla Sofia Gascón. 'Emilia Perez' tells the fascinating story of a Mexican drug lord, portrayed by Gascón, who seeks the help of a lawyer, played by Saldana, to undergo gender-affirmation surgery. The film, which features a unique blend of genres, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim, winning the Jury Prize and sharing the Best Actress award for its cast. Gomez also revealed whether she gave her co-stars any vocal training or advice, “They didn't need it. First of all, did you see Zoe? That girl doesn't need any tips. If there's anything , so I need tips.” 'Emilia Perez' will be released on Netflix on November 13, People reports. (ANI)