Yorgos Lanthimos Needs “A Little Break” From Filmmaking After ‘Bugonia’: “Hold Me To It”

Yorgos Lanthimos Takes a Break from Filmmaking

Yorgos Lanthimos, a 5x Oscar nominee, is set to release his latest film, Bugonia, on October 31, starring Emma Stone.

After releasing award-worthy films for three consecutive years, Lanthimos feels the need for a break. He admitted to Collider:

I need “a little break”

Despite intending to take breaks after his previous films, Poor Things (2023) and Kinds of Kindness (2024), he now feels it's necessary. Lanthimos added:

Well, I can’t keep doing that anymore. [Laughs] That’s what we’re certain of right now

He emphasized his seriousness about taking a break this time, stating:

It’s a big mistake. I’ve said that before in between the other three, but I’m serious now. I’m going to take a little break. Hold me to it

Author's summary: Yorgos Lanthimos takes a break from filmmaking.

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