Disney released the first trailer for the upcoming live-action film "Cruella," and people are having a field day.
The film, set for release on May 28, tells the origin story of Cruella de Vil, the antagonist popularized by Glenn Close's portrayal in the 1996 movie "101 Dalmations" and its sequel.
In the latest retelling, Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone will be playing the iconic villain and Close will serve as an executive producer.
The trailer that was dropped on Wednesday gave fans a look at what they can expect to see in the film, which is set in London in the 1970s amid the punk rock scene. Per the film's description, the film will show how an aspiring designer named Estella evolves into the vengeful villain that fans recognize.
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Upon the trailer's release, there were many memes and jokes made on Twitter.
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Many people compared the "Cruella" trailer to the 2019 Oscar-nominated film "Joker," which starred Joaquin Phoenix and told the origin story of one of the most notorious DC Comics villains.
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Following the debut of the "Cruella" trailer, so many people on Twitter referred to the film as Disney's version of "Joker" that the phrase "Disney's Joker" began trending.
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Others said that the trailer reminded them of another DC Comics character: Harley Quinn.
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Margot Robbie played the character in "Suicide Squad" (2016) and reprised the role for "Birds of Prey" (2020). The latter film touched on the complicated character's origin but focused more on her life post-breakup from the Joker (played by Jared Leto).
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However, some fans cautioned against comparing Cruella to Harley, because the Disney villain harmed animals while the latter had a fondness for animals (particularly hyenas).
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Others expressed concern over "Cruella" potentially attempting to humanize a villain who's known for skinning puppies and using their fur for coats.
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In addition to Stone, the cast includes Emma Thompson, Mark Strong, and Paul Walter Hauser.
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