Regina Hall is giving fans a sneak peek into her exciting upcoming project alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. The actress, known for her work in Scary Movie, is starring in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which will hit theaters on September 26.
Hall, who plays Deandra in the film, shared her excitement about being a part of this unique project, especially since she’s a huge fan of the award-winning director, Paul Thomas Anderson.
Regina Hall’s Excitement for “One Battle After Another”
In an interview with PEOPLE, Hall reflected on her experience filming One Battle After Another and how thrilled she was to work with such a stellar director.
She described reading the script and feeling a wave of curiosity: “What is this movie?” She went on to describe the film as a perfect blend of humor, wit, and strong messages. “There’s a lot of laughter, strong messaging, humor, wit,” Hall said, building even more anticipation for the movie.
The Plot and Cast of “One Battle After Another”
One Battle After Another is based on Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland and follows a group of ex-revolutionaries who reunite after 16 years to face a resurfacing enemy. The movie, a dark comedy, features Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role as Bob Ferguson, while Hall plays Deandra.
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Chase Infiniti, and Wood Harris, all of whom Hall praises. “I loved the cast,” Hall shared, adding that she enjoys working with talented stars like DiCaprio, del Toro, Penn, and Taylor.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Impact on the Film
Hall also lauded the genius of director Paul Thomas Anderson, highlighting his meticulous approach to filmmaking. “There’s no part that’s insignificant,” she said, explaining how even characters with one line have a carefully thought-out role.
She expressed excitement for the audience to see how Anderson’s vision comes to life on screen, calling the experience of filming with him unforgettable.
DiCaprio and Hall’s Exciting Collaboration
One Battle After Another marks Anderson’s first project since 2021’s Licorice Pizza, which earned him multiple Oscar nominations. Fans are already buzzing about the collaboration between Hall and DiCaprio.
In March, DiCaprio shared the film’s trailer on his newly created YouTube account, and at CinemaCon in April, he appeared alongside Hall and Teyana Taylor to preview the film. DiCaprio described the movie as “an incredibly epic movie,” adding to the growing excitement surrounding its release.
Regina Hall’s Busy Upcoming Year
Alongside One Battle After Another, Hall has several other projects lined up. She stars in the upcoming Peacock series The Five-Star Weekend, and her voice will be featured in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, which is set to be released on December 19.
Additionally, Hall is set to return in Girls Trip 2, continuing her successful career in both film and television.
With an all-star cast, a captivating plot, and the genius of Paul Thomas Anderson behind the camera, One Battle After Another is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated films of the year.
Regina Hall’s excitement about the project only adds to the buzz, and fans can’t wait to see her alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and the rest of the talented ensemble when the film hits theaters on September 26.
