A departure from her Harry Potter days, Emma Watson shines as a seductive burlesque performer in the preview for The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Slightly anxious: Emma confessed to feeling a bit apprehensive about tackling the more challenging role.
Emma portrays the character of Sam, a free-spirited individual who, along with her brother Patrick – portrayed by Ezra Miller, welcomes the protagonist into their world.
Character: Logan Lerman takes on the role of Charlie, a misfit who keenly absorbs the happenings within his high school environment.
Give him a memorable experience: Sam and Patrick greet Charlie with open arms into their circle.
Falling head over heels: Charlie finds himself completely captivated by Sam’s irresistible charm and charisma
Charlie exclaims, “We are limitless,” while sharing how he experiences a sense of boundlessness as Sam rises to her feet inside their truck.
Sam takes Charlie out to parties where he gets to have a good time with his friends, trying out new experiences like drinking and experimenting with drugs.
Competition: Sam is in high demand among the other boys, indicating that Emma likely pulled out all the stops to secure the role.
Growing up: The movie explores various timeless topics related to being a teenager.
In a stroke of luck, Bill, portrayed by Paul Rudd, steps in as a much-needed companion for Charlie, acknowledging his gift for writing while working as an English instructor.
Interesting fact: Stephen Chbosky, known for his book The Perks of Being a Wallflower, took on the unique challenge of writing the screenplay and directing the movie adaptation.