Maisie Stella and Megan Park talk about their latest film, soon to be released in theaters, and share some laughs and details.
Will picking mushrooms on your 18th birthday mean you’ll meet your 39-year-old self? Maisie Stella and Megan Park answer that question in a new film. My old assIn it, Stella’s character Elliot meets his future self, played by none other than Aubrey Plaza. We sat down with the pair to talk all things queer, nostalgia, and, of course, Justin Bieber.
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The queer stories we all need
In a refreshing twist, this coming-of-age film includes a fantastic queer storyline, which Megan Park spoke about: “When I came up with the idea for this story… When Elliot came to me, in my mind, it was always going to be Elliot,” Park said. She wanted to create a character who was confident in his identity, but also open to exploring it. “I hadn’t seen that before, and I thought it was interesting,” Park said.
September is Bisexual Awareness Month, so this story couldn’t have come at a better time. Maisie Stella, playing a leading role for the first time, was excited about the challenge. “It felt so authentic and honest,” she says. “I’ve always really loved seeing characters go through any kind of self-exploration or turmoil.”
Bieber fever continues
It’s impossible to have a nostalgic teen movie without a Justin Bieber reference, and Stella insisted on a scene from “One Less Lonely Girl” because the song played such a big role in her own childhood. “When I watch the video, I get so jealous and angry when I see One Less Lonely Girl featured,” she laughed.
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Megan Park, while obviously not of the Bieber generation, trusted Stella’s judgement: “I was like, ‘No, no, no. Hold on. People are going to understand.'”
Time travel and self-love
Beyond beaver and mushroom trips, My old ass It’s a deep dive into family, self-acceptance and growth. It’s not every day you meet your older self and get life advice, but that’s exactly what Elliot experiences. And what about the rest of us? We’ll be watching this mess unfold in what’s sure to be a fan favorite.
Be sure to catch it My old ass It will be released in some theaters from September 13th, and nationwide from September 27th!
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Source: Gayety – gayety.co
