Bond Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in Drive-Away Dolls

Comedy grew up Driving away dolls It may be “trivial,” but it is reputably trivial.

“When I first read the script, it was irreverent and fresh and innovative, but it still had that sense of nostalgia. It felt really specific and funny and had a Quinn-Y vibe with a twist,” said Geraldine Viswanathan, who co-led the film. . “There are trashy elements, but there's also this level of prestige when you work with these guys. They're the best of the best and they've made the greatest movies ever. I've done some trashy movies already, but this feels like the ultimate B-movie combination with this trashy world.”

Directed by Oscar-winning director Ethan Coen and co-written with his wife Tricia Cooke, the film follows Viswanathan's reserved Marian and free-spirited Jamie, played by Margaret Qualley, as they take an impromptu road trip. However, on their way to their final destination in Tallahassee, Florida, they meet a group of incompetent criminals, and hilarity and mayhem ensue. Driving away dollswhich hits theaters on Friday, February 23, 2024, enjoy games with tropes in everything from classic road movies to the works of John Waters and Russ Meyer.

“It was specifically written,” Qualley explained. She loved working with Quinn and Cook, considering producing to be a dream job. “The script was the Bible, and the dialogue was out of this world. Everything was set up. The stage directions were there; you'd get to the set, do the little rehearsal, and Ethan would say, 'You're standing' here, you're standing there, the box is here.” Everything was pre-blocked and pretty much edited on arrival. When a director knows what he wants that way, it frees me because now I care about my job.”

“All I had to think about was being there, doing it, and spending my time with Geraldine. It's a dream and a total luxury to work this way. And after doing the experiment and experimenting and seeing what happens, I would look up to Ethan, and he would be like, 'Good job.' ,”or anything else. That's my dad's response, and then you look at my mom, and Tricia might give me a note or vice versa. There is freedom and security in knowing that leaders have captained many ships and know where they are headed.”

Marian Viswanathan and Quales' Jimmy are two completely different types of people, but their natural chemistry is impeccable. The dynamic of opposites attract can be difficult to pin down, but they found the connection immediate and natural.

“It's very hard not to fall in love with Margaret Slash Jimmy,” Viswanathan revealed. “These characters are opposites, and the way I wanted to play them couldn't be more different from Margaret and Jamie. Opposites attract, and they both have something to learn from each other. At first, you ask yourself, ‘Why do they like each other?’ You go on this journey.” Together. It's easy to fall in love with someone when you're on a project together like Margaret and I, and Marianne and Jamie, because they had that common focus. When you get to know each other more intimately by chance, side by side, that's where True love flourishes.”

Qualley continued, “The experience of being in a movie really mimics the experience of being on a road trip. Some of my favorite friendships are the ones that are forced upon you. It's like you've been friends with someone since childhood, and now you're there. There's nothing the same, but you're still friends.” “That's what it feels like with Geraldine, where who knows where and when and where in this world we could have known each other, but being led on this journey together has been such a joy, and now we're f–king friends.”

Both actresses felt such a strong connection and familiarity with the characters and each other that they would relish the opportunity to reunite Marianne and Jamie for another adventure. They agree that there is potential, but it seems unlikely.

“I don’t think there are plans for that, but I would love to,” Qualley said. “I know Ethan and Tricia are doing a trilogy, but I think the next one is just completely different characters. And I 1,000 percent agree that there's a long way to go there. I love Marianne and Jamie, and from the moment I got on set, I was terrified.” “It's really close to being over, I'd like to say that. I loved the experience of the film and working with Geraldine so much. I usually hate working in journalism, but when I do it with Geraldine, it's great. I can see her again.”

As well as Qualley and Viswanathan in the lead roles, Driving away dolls The cast includes Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, Joey Slotnick, and CJ Wilson as The Goons. It also features Matt Damon in his most chaotic and hilarious feature-length role since Eurotrip. Here, he plays Senator Gary Channel, a politician who has a secret affair.

“He's a legend,” Viswanathan laughed. “We had a Matt Damon day where we shot this scene near the end of the movie. Watching him give that speech and take off his hat so seriously and just watching one of our greatest actors give that while being handed a box of dildos was such a gift. It was one of those days My favorite on set, and he couldn't have been a nicer guy. He was so sweet. I couldn't believe it. I was like, 'We're just hanging out with Matt Damon.'” “This is surreal.”