Emma Stone is Cruella De Vil in first Disney trailer for villain origin story

Film is slated for release on 26 May

The first trailer for Disney’s forthcoming film Cruella, starring Emma Stone, has arrived.

The clip shows Stone’s Cruella donning the villain’s iconic black and white hairstyle.

“The thing is I was born brilliant, born bad and a little mad,” the character is heard saying in a voiceover.

Set in the Seventies, the forthcoming film will explore the life and evolution of 101 Dalmatians character Cruella De Vil. 

The notorious villain – previously known as Estella – is seen growing up in London among the punk rock scene, and later attempting to find success as a fashion designer.

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Emma Thompson is also seen for the first time in her role as the Baroness – the head of a prestigious fashion house that hires Estella.

The character was previously portrayed by Oscar nominee Glenn Close in the 1996 live-action remake of the original 1961 animated film. Close also serves on Cruella as an executive producer. 

Disney’s Cruella is directed by Craig Gillepsie (previously I Tonya).

The film is slated for release on 26 May.