We chat with MrMalcolmsList director emmahollyjones about the fabulous friendship between Selina and Julia, and how proud she is to have left her mark on the new Regency romance film:
The Regency era is back on the big screen thanks to Mr. Malcolm's List, currently in theaters. While it may seem to be following the way paved by Bridgerton with its modern touches and colorblind casting, the concept actually dates back to the 2019 short that gained enough popularity to get author Suzanne Allain's novel by the same name officially published.
Screen Rant spoke to Pinto and Dìrísù about how they took Mr. Malcolm's List from YouTube short to feature film, why Jeremy is so drawn to Selina, and what would be on their own lists. Emma Holly Jones: It's really lovely to hear you say that, because for me and the producers who are all women, it was really important to us to allow this story to have another level. And that massively came through the female friendship. Obviously, Selina and Malcolm and their love story is impeccable, but it was really important to all of us for this to have a really good B-storyline. And it massively was Julia and Selina.
This was your feature film directorial debut. What is the biggest lesson you've learned from it that you're taking with you in your career?
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