Demi Moore On Her Comeback In ‘The Substance’: Actress Came Away From Horror Pic With “Greater Acceptance Of Myself” – Cannes

Demi Moore is officially back in The Substance or as her co-star Dennis Quaid called it for her at the pic’s Cannes press conference “an incredible third act” for the actress.

“Man, it’s inspirational,” said Quaid who also praised the movie’s filmmaker Carolie Fargeat, who he praised as “the birth of a great auteur.”

The trio after a 13 minute standing ovation here in Cannes, the longest so far at the 77th edition, also received a roaring applause as they took their seats in the fest’s press room.

The movie is billed as a body horror with a feminist take, revolving around a new product called The Substance that promises to transform people into a better, younger version of themselves. It’s an offer that comes with a twist.

Said Moore, “I look for things that push me out of my comfort zone; the opportunity to make a better person and actor. This touched on so many themes that we all face, we seek validation and belonging. By doing (the movie) it takes us to extremes and allows us to step into it in a unique way.”

“Through the process of the film, I think I came out with greater acceptance of myself than I am,”

Filmmaker Coralie Fargeat said “My point was to stress our body; as women we’re defined as how we’re viewed in society; the violence we direct to ourselves is the violence around us.”

Moore said that the movie isn’t “anti-men” rather “anti-jerk.”

Quaid, who plays the chauvanistic TV network boss, said today at conference he dedicated his performance to Ray Liotta, who was originally set to play the part before his death.

Margaret Qualley after having the giggles and wearing a big hat during the Kinds of Kindness press conference, was absent this morning at The Substance Cannes press conference. Moore said Qualley had to return to a film set.

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