Pamela Anderson plays Shelly, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run (High Frequency Entertainment)
Last Thursday, November 14, the first trailer for the film was released The Last Showgirl, which showed Pamela Anderson57, in a role that has already earned him a Gotham Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance. The actress will play Shelly, an experienced Las Vegas showgirl, whose show abruptly closes after 30 years, leaving her future full of uncertainty.
According to the official synopsis of this production, it will be a “moving film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers.” In addition to Anderson being the star, the cast of the film will include the participation of Jamie Lee Curtis , Dave Bautista , Billie Lourd , Kiernan Shipka y Brenda Song. Even, Miley Cyrus He will have a credit on this project, since the song “Beautiful That Way” was written especially for this film.
The Last Showgirl was directed by Gia Coppolawho in an interview with Deadline in February of this year, said that he is very pleased with the work he achieved together with the actors, especially Pamela Anderson: “I always wanted to make a movie in Las Vegas. I am so proud of our cast and crew, especially Pamela. “I can’t wait to share his bold and sincere performance,” he said.
Gia Coppola confessed that Pamela Anderson impressed her when she saw the documentary “Pamela: A Love Story” (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
“I saw a lot of parallels with Shelly, but I also saw that she was a person who really wanted to show her talent. I dreamed of all those actresses from the past: ‘Wouldn’t this be an interesting role for Marilyn Monroe?’” said the director.
Likewise, the filmmaker stated in the media Entertainment Weekly what Anderson “It’s Marilyn [Monroe] of our time” and realized that when he first saw the Hollywood star’s 2023 documentary, Pamela, a Love Story.
In fact, he said that the famous woman is a “very intelligent” person and an “interesting human being” who has an excellent artistic training: “I could see that she was a woman who really wanted to express herself as an actress in a creative way,” he commented.
Gia Coppola assured that Pamela Anderson has many similarities with Shelly (EFE)
This leading role comes after Pamela Anderson opened up in an interview with the media The Sunday Times about her conscious decision to appear without makeup at public events. According to the actress, since making this change she feels “more myself than ever.”
“There are these beautiful clothes. I’m using Vivienne Westwood. I have this big hat and a beautiful coat. “No one is going to notice if I don’t wear makeup,” she explained in the interview and said that everything happened while she was preparing to attend the Paris Fashion Week in September 2023.
As if that were not enough, the artist acknowledged that she was surprised by the impact that her choice had and commented that her previous image was a deliberate construction to cope with the disappointments experienced throughout her career: “I didn’t realize that I was going to start all this, all these people really relating to me. We are good enough just the way we are. I have to remind myself of that every day. “I created this character to combat or cover up many of my disappointments. in the things that have happened along the way,” he noted.
Pamela Anderson stated that she feels much better about herself without wearing makeup at public events (REUTERS/Carlos Osorio)
In fact, the actress confessed that her sons Brandon, 27, and Dylan, 26, look very happy with their mother’s new image: “Probably, They no longer feel like they have to defend their mother.. My public perception has changed and you don’t realize how much that affects your children. I think they feel a lot more comfortable now too.seeing myself at this point in my life,” he indicated.
The Last Showgirl It is scheduled to premiere in select theaters on December 13 and will then hit theaters in several countries starting January 10, 2025.
Transformation and empowerment, not just for the characters but for the audience as well. I wanted people to connect with Shelly’s journey and see themselves in her struggles and triumphs.
Interviewer: Today we have with us two special guests to discuss the upcoming film “The Last Showgirl.” First, we have Gia Coppola, the director of the movie, who has worked tirelessly to bring this unique story to life. Secondly, we have Pamela Anderson, the star of the film, who has captivated audiences with her performance as Shelly, a character she can closely relate to. Welcome to both of you.
Gia, let’s start with you. Can you tell us a bit about the process of casting Pamela Anderson for the lead role of Shelly? What was it about her that made you think she was the perfect fit for this character?
Gia Coppola: Thank you for having me, interviewer. I saw a lot of parallels with Shelly, but I also saw that she was a person who really wanted to show her talent. I dreamed of all those actresses from the past: ‘Wouldn’t this be an interesting role for Marilyn Monroe?’ When I first saw Pamela Anderson’s documentary, “Pamela, a Love Story,” I was struck by how intelligent and interesting a human being she is. She has excellent artistic training, which really showed through in her performance.
Interviewer: That’s fascinating. Pamela, can you share with us your thoughts on Gia’s direction and the creative process of bringing Shelly to life?
Pamela Anderson: Gia is an incredible director. She created a space where we could all be ourselves and experiment with the characters. She allowed me to bring my own experiences and emotions to the role, which made it all the more meaningful. Working with her felt like a collaboration of ideas and passion.
Interviewer: It’s clear that this film revolves around themes of resilience, transition, and self-acceptance. Can you both talk about how these themes resonate with you personally and how they played into your portrayal of the characters?
Gia Coppola: Resilience is a powerful theme in this film. It’s about overcoming adversity and learning to adapt to change. As the filmmaker, I try to capture that spirit in every project I undertake. For me, “The Last Showgirl” was an opportunity to tell a story of
