June Squibb, at the age of 94, takes on her first leading film role in the action comedy 'Thelma.' The Academy Award-nominated actress stars in the movie, directed by Josh Margolin, which tells the story of a grandmother seeking revenge against a scam artist, featuring chase scenes on scooters and Squibb reading famous action lines from iconic films such as 'DIE HARD,' 'SPEED,' 'MAD MAX: FURY ROAD,' and 'SCARFACE.' 'Thelma' is now playing in theaters and has been described as charming, genuinely funny, and a breeze to watch. The film has become an indie hit.
June Squibb is on a roll. She talks to https://t.co/LaKO1WBr7r about starring in the new thriller "Thelma" and her sweet relationship with the real-life Thelma. https://t.co/ORV3n7VrGi
Revenge stories aren’t often (or ever, really) described as sweet, but that’s the magic of “Thelma,” the feature debut of writer-director Josh Margolin that opens in theaters this week. It is charming, genuinely funny and a breeze to watch. https://t.co/vwWhMLS2zk
June Squibb reads cinema’s greatest action lines from films including ‘DIE HARD,’ ‘SPEED,’ ‘MAD MAX: FURY ROAD’ and ‘SCARFACE.’ She stars in action / comedy film ‘THELMA,’ now playing in theaters. https://t.co/RyHbpxZQ6y
June Squibb's career takes an unexpected turn with the indie hit “Thelma.” After doing her own stunts in the action comedy, she makes a case for being the next Tom Cruise. https://t.co/dW4Oh7OFf5
CONTENT WARNING: June Squibb reading some of the most famous action lines of all time is everything we needed on a Wednesday. #Thelma is in theaters now! Get your tickets here👇 https://t.co/LszAVmbfFd https://t.co/4nG5XTgwbh
June Squibb stars in 2024’s Thelma, an action comedy movie that shines a light on one of Hollywood’s longest-running storytelling issues. https://t.co/L2F9IWW2kt
Review by Ty Burr: At 94, June Squibb defies all the big-screen clichés about little old ladies in “Thelma.” Ride along with her. https://t.co/R2d8ifvSkY
At age 94, Academy Award-nominated actress June Squibb is playing her first leading film role in the comedy "Thelma," about a grandmother who seeks revenge against a scam artist. There are even chase scenes (on scooters)! https://t.co/0fAjHLQ5gw
From @twthigherground: "Actress June Squibb has been gracing stage and screen for a good long time. And now she gets her first lead role in a film at the young age of 94." #MovieReview #Thelma https://t.co/oE65i9LKPM