When Vincent N Roxxy writer-director Gary Michael Schultz was conceiving the characters for his latest movie, he had one person in mind to play his titular leading lady: Zoë Kravitz.
“She is just who I wanted,” he tells EW when the movie premiered earlier this month at the Tribeca Film Festival. “Seeing some of her early work, there’s something in her that is special. And the truth is, there’s just not enough great roles for women, period. So I wanted to explore that. I wanted to write something really dynamic for a woman, a really strong character.”
In the movie, Kravitz’s Roxxy, a rebellious punk rocker, is saved from a violent attack by Vincent, a small-town loner played by Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild). After Vincent’s family attempts an intervention on him at their family farm, he and Roxxy go on the run. They quickly discover, though, “a common history and realize that violence and rage is, for them, inescapable,” according to the movie’s official description.
Attracted to her character’s toughness, Kravitz tells EW there was another big draw for her. “It’s very rare to see a strong female character written for a brown girl where the story doesn’t revolve [around] the color of her skin, and the relationship between her and Vincent isn’t about it being an interracial relationship,” she explains. “And then the story takes such an interesting turn that kind of turns Roxxy into this incredible heroine — vigilante, really.”
Vincent N Roxxy also stars Emory Cohen (Brooklyn) and Scott Mescudi, aka Kid Cudi. See the interview above with Kravitz and Schultz to learn which ’70s movies influenced him.
On April 18, Zoe attended the premiere of her film “Vincent N Roxxy” at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival held at the Chelsea Bow Tie Cinemas in New York City. She was absolutely stunnijg with her Delpozo dress. She was joined at the event by her co-star Zoey Deutch. I have added high-quality photos in the gallery:
On April 15, Zoe and her boyfriend Twin Shadow were seen at the 2016 Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California. They also attended the Calvin Klein Desert Warehouse Party during the festival in Palm Springs. I have added about thirty high-quality photos in the gallery:
Here is a new photoshoot of Zoe taken this year by the photograph Matt Jones for i-D Magazine. I have added six high-quality outtakes in the gallery. Check them out !
Yesterday, Zoe was seen talking with a friend in West Hollywood. She looked gorgeous with her white sleeveless blouse and black pants. I have added 9 high-quality photos in the gallery:
Actress Zoe Kravitz wants to push boundaries on race, gender roles.
LOS ANGELES — Zoe Kravitz has heard enough talk and she’s ready for some change.
She might have an enviable perch in the entertainment ecosystem with recent film credits as diverse as “Dope,” “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Divergent Series,” not to mention her famous lineage, but she’s also seen her share of darkness in Hollywood, too, from discrimination to stereotyping.
“People have tried to do that to me over and over again and I’ve been fighting it and fighting it,” Kravitz said. “I would get auditions and it would be like ‘they want you to play the best friend.’ And it’s like ‘why can’t I audition for the lead?’ Then it’ll be like ‘OK now you’re the quirky black girl,’ or ‘now you’re a hippie.’
“I can play all kinds of people. I don’t have to play myself.”
She’s made up her mind to take a stand, not only in the kinds of roles she chooses, but also in how she’s going to create change for herself.
Take “Allegiant,” the latest entry in “The Divergent Series,” in which Kravitz reprises her role as the loyal, fierce Christina. Sure, she’s the best friend to Shailene Woodley’s Tris, but she’s one of many significant female characters in the film, which also boasts admirable racial diversity.
In the Oscar-nominated “Mad Max: Fury Road,” too, Kravitz plays one of the wives of Immortan Joe who is escaping captivity in the high-octane race across the wasteland. Continue Reading
On March 21st, Zoe was seen arriving at Reese Witherspoon’s 40th Birthday Party with her boyfriend Twin Shadow in Los Angeles. I have four high-quality pictures in the gallery:
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