Jovovich takes a dramatic turn in Stone

MANILA, Philippines - As Milla Jovovich is best known for her starring role in the futuristic action franchise Resident Evil, audiences are in for a huge surprise with her latest project — the provocative drama, Stone which will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta 4 and Greenbelt 3) starting Oct. 27.

In the film, convicted arsonist Gera’d “Stone” Creeson (Edward Norton) looks to manipulate correctional officer Jack Mabry (Robert De Niro) into a plan to secure his parole by placing his beautiful wife Lucetta (Jovovich) in the lawman’s path.

Producer Jordan Schur says, “This is a real star turn for Milla. The character has edge. She is compromised in multiple ways. It’s a real departure. It took real courage and tremendous talent to approach the role the way she has, and I think she is going to enjoy accolades within the film community.”

After headlining three installments in the futuristic action franchise Resident Evil, Jovovich was eager to take on a role that would allow audiences to see her in a different light. Lucetta’s complexities and contradictions provided exactly the sort of challenge the actress was looking for. “On the one hand, she’s an innocent,” says Jovovich. “On the other, she’s very sexual. Put these two elements together and you get a really wild character who’s living life every day to its fullest. In contrast to these two men who are always thinking, she doesn’t think, she just does.

“Lucetta’s relationship with Stone is very passionate,” continues Jovovich. “He’s in control, but at the same time he’s been in prison for eight years, so she’s had to make her own way. She’s trying to get her husband out of prison, but once he goes through his spiritual experience, she doesn’t recognize the man that she fell in love with. The man she worked so hard to get out is not the man that comes out in the end.

Jovovich’s unique blend of innocence and sophistication captivated the filmmakers at her first audition for the role, says producer Holly Wiersma. “She can be as playful and fun as any teenager one moment, and then, in a flash, demonstrate the maturity of a grown woman.”