In just a week, Emma Watson will return to theaters not as a Disney princess but as Mae Holland, the American rising star at top tech/social media company The Circle, in a thriller based on the novel of the same name.
Two clips from the movie were released today, highlighting Holland's Hermione-like wit and ambition during her rapid-fire job interview:
And her genius pitching a revolutionary—but also controversial—idea during a meeting with developers. It catches the attention of the company's founder, Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks):
Bailey encourages Holland to continue with the project in the film. But the deeper she gets into it, the more it becomes clear her choices will affect the limit of privacy and personal freedom for humanity. It's chilling, thought-provoking, and coming to theaters April 28:
Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take #ootd pics of her, and exploring New York City.
