Elizabeth Banks defends a scene in CocaineBear that depicts two children getting high off the bear's supply. 'It's their innocence being tested. That's what was interesting to me about that scene.'
Director Elizabeth Banks has opened up about a controversial scene in her upcoming black comedy thriller, Cocaine Bear, featuring children taking drugs. Based on the surreal true story of an American black bear who found and ingested a duffel bag full of cocaine left in the wilderness by drug smugglers, the highly anticipated film marks the third feature-length directorial venture from Elizabeth Banks, following Pitch Perfect 2 and 2019's Charlie's Angels.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Speaking to Variety ahead of the theatrical release of Cocaine Bear, Banks has defended a scene some view as ethically dubious, as it includes two children trying some of the cocaine that the bear later finds.
"It was definitely controversial. There were conversations about, should we age up these characters? We all kind of held hands and we were like, 'Guys, they've got to be 12.' It's their innocence being tested. That's what was interesting to me about that scene.
The film features an ensemble cast, comprising the citizens of Georgia who cross paths with the Cocaine Bear. The star-studded cast includes Kerri Russel, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Alden Ehrenreich, Convery, and Prince. The late Ray Liotta is also featured in the thriller as a drug kingpin, one of the last characters of his career before his death in May 2022.
The unique premise of Cocaine Bear is so unconventional it is hard to believe that the film is based on a true story. Despite the bizarre gore of the plot, Banks is sure to use some creative license to balance the dark undercurrent of the upcoming film with her signature knack for levity. Cocaine Bear will be released in theaters on February 24.
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