Kristen Stewart Discusses Similarities Between Her Roles in ‘The Wrong Girls’ and ‘American Ultra’

Kristen Stewart, who stars in the new stoner comedy ‘The Wrong Girls,’ has acknowledged potential connections between her role as Frankie and her character Phoebe from the 2015 film ‘American Ultra.’ Both characters are government agents with ties to psychic drug trials, prompting Stewart to comment on the similarities. In an interview with Deadline, she humorously noted that Phoebe’s undercover persona could be Frances, hinting at a deeper narrative link. Director Dylan Meyer, who wrote and directed ‘The Wrong Girls,’ also expressed interest in expanding the story into a sequel, citing the film’s exploration of telepathic abilities and government conspiracies. The article highlights Stewart’s dual roles as codependent stoner friends and her potential for future projects, emphasizing the thematic parallels between the two films. Meyer mentioned that while she doesn’t currently plan a sequel, the material offers ample room for further development. The piece also touches on the broader context of Stewart’s career in comedy and her role in shaping the genre through these interconnected narratives.