Demi Moore's Transformative Journey in 'The Substance'

Demi Moore's latest film 'The Substance' received a 13-minute standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival. The actress revealed the intense emotional and physical preparation required for the role, highlighting her growth from previous films like 'Ghost' and 'Striptease'.

Demi Moore's latest film 'The Substance' received a 13-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in May and is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The actress has opened up about the challenging process of preparing for her role in the film, Deadline reported.

Moore discussed how her previous roles in movies like 'Ghost' and 'Striptease' helped her grow in the industry. Released in 1990, 'Ghost' was pivotal to her career, and 'Striptease' in 1996 made her the highest-paid actress at the time. She highlighted the complexity and uniqueness of her role in 'The Substance', which also featured Margaret Qualley.

Reflecting on her career choices, Moore explained her desire to push boundaries with films like 'Striptease' and 'Indecent Proposal'. She emphasized that these roles were about exploring deep questions and expanding the audience's understanding and compassion. 'The Substance', co-produced, directed, and written by Coralie Fargeat, required her to connect on an emotional and internal level, making it one of her most challenging projects.

The preparation for 'The Substance' was emotionally and physically taxing, with significant time spent away from her family and rigorous preproduction work. Moore noted the importance of practical effects in the film, which led to extensive preparation. 'The Substance' has proven to be a transformative experience for the actress.

(With inputs from agencies.)