September 20, 2017
Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who will be seen playing
Billie Jean King in upcoming 'Battle of the Sexes' movie, feels that it was
challenging to play former world number one tennis player.
While talking
at the Red Carpet of the movie, the 'La La Land' star said, "I've never played a
real person before and it's, like, this person is an icon and an absolute badass
that I could never even hope to be exactly like."
The actress also
revealed that capturing the essence of was really important her, according to
The Hollywood Reporter.
"Capturing the essence was very important to us.
It was super challenging, but [King] was so warm and welcoming and open to all
of it. She was generous with her story that it made it much easier than if she
was like, 'Please don't make this movie about me, good night," noted Stone.
Also in attendance was the real Billie Jean King, who is played by Stone in
the film.
"Emma, thanks for making me look so good," King quipped about
Stone when introducing the film.
King had met everyone involved with the
film before it started shooting. Although she had spent time with Stone,
directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (who are also married) made sure the
two kept their distance as well.
Emma also shared that she felt weird
because she had to just study videotape of Billie Jean. She needed to hear her
voice at 29.
Helmed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, 'Battle of the
Sexes' also stars Steve Carell in the lead role.