Carl Roberts 
Coralie Fargeat introduces MUBI's The Substance Los Angeles Premiere on Sep 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.
Embark on a thrilling journey with The Substance. Uncover the secrets that lie within this captivating movie.
Overnight, Los Angeles played host to the premiere of the entertaining and satirical movie, The Substance. Stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid were in attendance alongside celebrities such as Brett Gelman. Frances Fisher. Ti West. Gillian Anderson. Scout LaRue Willis. Tallulah Willis. Rumer Willis. Justin Acee. Tia Carrere and Lea Thompson. Writer-director Coralie Fargeat and producers Eric Fellner, Alexandra Loewy, and Nicolas Royer were also there for the premiere of the highly anticipated movie. The film opens this Friday in cinemas.
PREMISE
Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?
You. Only better in every way.
You’ve got to try this product: The Substance.
It changed my life.
Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey (Dennis Quaid). She is then drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug: THE SUBSTANCE. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn-temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley). The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other.
No exceptions. A perfect balance. What could go wrong?
Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes sensation turns toxic beauty culture inside out with a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages. Explosive, provocative and twisted, THE SUBSTANCE marks the arrival of a thrillingly visionary filmmaker.
CREDITS
Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes sensation turns toxic beauty culture inside out with a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages. Explosive, provocative and twisted, THE SUBSTANCE marks the arrival of a visionary filmmaker.
Written & Directed by Coralie Fargeat
Produced by Working Title, Blacksmith, A Good Story
Starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid
Running Time 140 minutes
Cert 18
IN ATTENDANCE
Those in attendance at the premiere were:
From the film: Actors Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Writer-Director Coralie Fargeat, Producers Eric Fellner, Alexandra Loewy, Nicolas Royer, Composer Raffertie, Cinematographer Benjamin Kracun, First AD Matthieu de la Mortière, MUBI Founder and CEO Efe Cakarel, MUBI COO Jason Ropell
Additional Guests: Jack Antonoff, Alexis Ren, Brett Gelman, Lio Mehiel, Emily Ruhl, Mike Flanagan, Frances Fisher, Ti West, Gillian Anderson, Scout LaRue Willis, Tallulah Willis, Rumer Willis, Justin Acee, Tia Carrere, Lea Thompson, Kate Siegel, Catherine Hardwicke, Jordan Firstman, Colleen Camp
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE PREMIERE
The Substance opens in cinemas this Friday. Watch out for our review, coming later this week!
Trailer Source: MUBI
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
