Jesse Plemons‘ Performance in Yorgos Lanthimos‘ ‘Bugonia‘ Dominates Telluride Film Festival Conversations
Telluride,Colorado - Jesse Plemons is generating significant buzz at the Telluride Film Festival for his demanding role in yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming film,”Bugonia.” The actor revealed the uniquely challenging production schedule,driven by simultaneous commitments to “Kinds of Kindness,” limited rehearsal time,and a relentlessly paced shoot.
Plemons described the “Bugonia” experience as particularly intense, noting a lack of opportunity to process scenes due to the filmS constant forward momentum. “This felt relentless,” Plemons said.”There was no opportunity to even process the scene that just happened, that took place today, as you have to look at what awful thing is coming.I didn’t know how I was going to do the third act, the endurance of that. The relentlessness probably helped, because I had to focus on what was at hand.” The film,slated for release in 2025,is already being discussed as a potential career high for the actor,known for his versatility and nuanced performances.
Beyond “Bugonia,” Plemons is also preparing for a role in the next installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” scheduled for 2026. he will portray Plutarch Heavensbee,a character previously played by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Plemons shared that taking on the role gave him pause, recalling his early experience working with Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix on “The Master.” “It was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken,” he said, “because I have a few scenes with Hoffman and [Joaquin] Phoenix, but I was there for pretty much the duration of the shoot, and so I just watched.”
Plemons’ continued success across diverse projects solidifies his position as one of the most compelling actors working today, with “Bugonia” poised to be a pivotal moment in his career. He begins filming “Sunrise on the Reaping” in mid-September.