Queerly’s Harvey Morton was on the red carpet this week for the European premiere of ‘Blink Twice’, the highly anticipated directorial debut from Zoë Kravitz. The psychological thriller, starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, and Christian Slater, is set to hit cinemas this Friday 23rd August 2024.
The film follows the story of Frida, a cocktail waitress played by Naomi Ackie, who is invited to a dream vacation on the private island of tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) after a chance encounter at his fundraising gala. What starts as a sun-soaked paradise soon takes a sinister turn, leaving Frida to uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive.
Speaking exclusively to Queerly, Zoë Kravitz shared her inspiration for stepping into the director’s chair: “It was really this film that made me want to direct. I saw something so clearly in my mind, it was so personal, that I felt uncomfortable passing it on to somebody else.”
@thisisqueerly Zoë Kravitz told Queerly exclusively what inspired her to get into the Director's chair for #BlinkTwice starring Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie 🎬#ZoëKravitz #ChanningTatum #NaomiAckie #RedCarpet #Celebrity ♬ original sound – Queerly
Tiffany Persons, Producer of Blink Twice, discussed the movie’s themes with Queerly: “This is a part of the human feature that we have been experiencing and exploring since the beginning of time.” She emphasised the importance of seeing the film in cinemas and encouraged viewers to engage in conversations about its themes.
@thisisqueerly We asked Tiffany Persons how #BlinkTwice explores the subject of people abusing their power. Blink Twice stars Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie. The film is directed by Zoë Kravitz. #TiffanyPersons #ChanningTatum #NaomiAckie #ZoëKravitz ♬ original sound – Queerly
Channing Tatum, who is also Kravitz’s fiancé, spoke proudly of her work: “The script went on a complete journey, as well as the whole movie, the cast, and especially Zoe. I really believe that there’s nothing but her hard work and staying in the fight that got it to this place.”
@thisisqueerly He's so proud of Zoë 🥹 We spoke to Channing Tatum about Blink Twice and how he brought his character, Slater King to life. #BlinkTwice #ChanningTatum #ZoeKravitz #Celebrity #RedCarpet #Interview ♬ original sound – Queerly
Tatum also revealed insights into his character, Slater King, describing it as a departure from his usual roles: “I just completely created something so far away from myself and really went down some very esoteric pathways to get there.”
‘Blink Twice’ promises to be a thought-provoking and visually stunning thriller, marking an impressive directorial debut for Zoë Kravitz. The film opens in cinemas on August 23rd 2024, inviting audiences to unravel its mysteries and engage in important conversations about power and control.