The first collaboration between Emma Watson and Tom Hanks on the big screen is predicted by experts to bring many surprises to The Circle.
Based on the novel of the same name by writer Dave Eggers, The Circle is a fictional detective work depicting a not-too-distant future where all personal information is made public, privacy has disappeared in exchange for the ability to exploit all human information. How many people would accept being monitored 24/7, in exchange for all transactions and work being done with just a click of the mouse? The first collaboration between Emma Watson and veteran actor Tom Hanks on the big screen is predicted by experts to bring many surprises in the detective adaptation The Circle.
Emma Watson – From Disney’s muse to “addict” of technology
From the sincere, innocent Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Emma Watson has taken a big step to embark on the role of a modern young character in The Circle. As Mae, a tech-savvy girl, Emma Watson enters the “circle” with a desire to share herself and possess information to unlock her own potential. Encouraged by the founders of The Circle, she volunteers to become the first individual whose personal information is publicly available on social media.
To do this, Mae will wear a camera all day long and let the audience observe everything she does – from her daily activities to her conversations, even sending emails. Mae’s role model represents a generation of young people today, ambitious, eager to share but at the same time somewhat aware of the dangers that so-called gadgets bring.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Emma Watson said: “This is not some far-fetched dystopian future. What is shown in the film could even become a reality tomorrow. It is the kind of haunting film that if we are not careful, we will soon find ourselves in it. Technology empowers people, but information is also a double-edged sword. Its power is greater than money.”
Tom Hanks – The Giant Shadow of Ambitious CEOs
Always worshiping the philosophy of “Knowing more is better”, the role of the head of The Circle – Eamon Bailey of Tom Hanks clearly shows the ability to “lead” young people to serve his purpose.
Under the cover of a technology giant who always encourages and inspires the potential of humanity, Eamon’s personality is actually more complex than that. In the role of a savior, a visionary and an ambitious man, Eamon Bailey hides the secrets of the Circle almost perfectly.
To fully portray the character’s multifaceted personality, the producer placed his trust in the veteran Tom Hanks. The owner of 2 Oscars is fully capable of extracting the great but also very dangerous ideas of the character Eamon from the book to the screen, making people both admire and fear this person.
The audience will have to ask whether Eamon Bailey’s support for Mae on her career path is simply from a CEO who values talent or is there something else hidden.
The combination of a veteran star and an actress who has already made a name for themselves in Hollywood like Tom Hanks and Emma Watson in The Circle promises to create a ripple effect in the work.
Emma’s youthful performance is a counterbalance to the experience that Tom Hanks brings, along with a smart and contemporary script of the film will certainly bring an interesting journey for the audience.