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Everything to Know About Netflix’s ‘Do Revenge’ Starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes

September 16, 2022

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Getting creative. Netflix’s Do Revenge is a dark comedy that introduces an unlikely connection between two students who are on individual journeys of retribution.

According to creator Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film is a “backward-engineered” story of revenge. “What would it be like to take the fun, thrillery stakes of a Hitchcock movie and put it in high school?” the Florida native told Elle in July 2022.

Do Revenge explores the bond between popular girl Drea (Camila Mendes) who wants to get back at her boyfriend for leaking her sex tape and transfer student Eleanor (Maya Hawke) who is outed by a girl based on a rumor. Following an unexpected run-in, the twosome decide to help one another out by seeking vengeance on each other’s bullies.

For Robinson, the main theme of the story is about not assigning labels to any one person. “I think there are different points where everyone’s the villain and everyone’s the hero in this story,” she explained. “And that is so much of what growing up is. I wanted to make something that paints with all the colors of adolescence.”

The producer, who cowrote the film with Celeste Ballard, also wanted to shine a light on the idea of being a bad person, adding, “There is the comment on, not necessarily cancel culture, but accountability versus the way that we tear people down without the right information potentially, and the way that we lift people up without the right information potentially.”

She continued: “And then on the other side of that, it’s also [about] the way in which we deal with trauma. So, focusing on what happens and how it happens and why it happens and then how we deal with it.”

Ahead of the film’s debut, Robinson warned viewers that there are plenty of surprises in store.

“We want you to have a great f–king time,” she shared. “That’s what this is. That’s what it should be. We’re not trying to solve world peace. This is not some big political statement. It’s just a really fun movie that looks cool and stars a bunch of really excellent actors who are at the top of their craft and are also just gorgeous.”

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Everything to Know About Netflix's 'Do Revenge' Starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes

Getting creative. Netflix's Do Revenge is a dark comedy that introduces an unlikely connection between two students who are on individual journeys of retribution. According to creator Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the film is a "backward-engineered" story of revenge. "What would it be like to take the fun, thrillery stakes of a Hitchcock movie and put it in high school?” the Florida native told Elle in July 2022. Do Revenge explores the bond between popular girl Drea (Camila Mendes) who wants to get back at her boyfriend for leaking her sex tape and transfer student Eleanor (Maya Hawke) who is outed by a girl based on a rumor. Following an unexpected run-in, the twosome decide to help one another out by seeking vengeance on each other's bullies. For Robinson, the main theme of the story is about not assigning labels to any one person. “I think there are different points where everyone’s the villain and everyone’s the hero in this story,” she explained. “And that is so much of what growing up is. I wanted to make something that paints with all the colors of adolescence.” The producer, who cowrote the film with Celeste Ballard, also wanted to shine a light on the idea of being a bad person, adding, “There is the comment on, not necessarily cancel culture, but accountability versus the way that we tear people down without the right information potentially, and the way that we lift people up without the right information potentially." She continued: “And then on the other side of that, it’s also [about] the way in which we deal with trauma. So, focusing on what happens and how it happens and why it happens and then how we deal with it.” Ahead of the film's debut, Robinson warned viewers that there are plenty of surprises in store. “We want you to have a great f--king time,” she shared. “That’s what this is. That’s what it should be. We’re not trying to solve world peace. This is not some big political statement. It’s just a really fun movie that looks cool and stars a bunch of really excellent actors who are at the top of their craft and are also just gorgeous.” Scroll down for everything to know about Do Revenge: [podcast_block]

What Is 'Do Revenge' About?

According to the synopsis, Do Revenge explores a meet-cute between Drea and Eleanor as they "team up to go after each other’s tormentors." The film is a "Hitchcockian dark comedy" which features "the scariest protagonists of all: teenage girls."

Who Is in the Cast?

Do Revenge stars Mendes, Hawke, Austin Abrams, Talia Ryder, Alisha Boe, Rish Shah and Maia Reficco. The films also includes Paris Berelc, Jonathan Daviss, Ava Capri and Sophie Turner.

What Do We Know About the Creator Behind 'Do Revenge'?

Robinson, who serves as the film's director, writer and producer, previously created Netflix's Someone Great starring Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise and Lakeith Stanfield.

The screenwriter has also been involved with Unpregnant, Thor: Love and Thunder, Hawkeye and the short-lived MTV series Sweet/Vicious.

When is 'Do Revenge' Coming Out?

The movie premieres on Netflix Friday, September 16.

Do Revenge' Trailer Teases Maya Hawke, Camila Mendes' Plans for Vengeance

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What Does the Trailer Tease?

In August 2022, Netflix released a glimpse at the upcoming movie where Hawke and Mendes team up to execute one another's revenge plans. In the clip, Drea and Eleanor bond over their individual hunger for vengeance. Following a makeover and an unexpected friendship, the duo must figure out how to take down each other's greatest enemies amid different obstacles.

"Teenage girls, we're psychopaths," Hawke's character says during the sneak peek.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Will Appear in Netflix's 'Do Revenge

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What Role Will Sarah Michelle Gellar Play?

In September 2022, the official Netflix account teased that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum would make an appearance in the upcoming film. "Sarah Michelle Gellar is gonna slay this school," the account tweeted at the time alongside stills of the actress on set.

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