Arquette Teases ‘Gonzo Girl’ BTS Still
Patricia’s snapshot gives fans a peek at her upcoming project, tagging producers and crew.
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Patricia Arquette has once again pulled back the curtain on her upcoming directorial debut, Gonzo Girl. In a fresh Instagram post, the Oscar-winner dropped a behind-the-scenes still that’s already got fans buzzing.
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Sneak Peek On Set
The new image zeroes in on a director’s chair emblazoned with “Patti Sweet Patti,” echoing the hashtag Arquette used—#PattiSweetPatti—when she shared the shot. In the frame you can spot Arquette mid-conversation with a crew member as a clapperboard marked “Patti Sweet Patti” sits at the ready. By tagging the film’s official handle (@gonzogirlfilm) alongside producers Molly Madden (@molmadd) and Ben Stiller (@benstiller), she underscores the collaborative spirit driving this passion project. Even model-turned-actor Patti Hansen (@pattihansen) gets a nod, hinting at the ensemble effort behind capturing Hunter S. Thompson’s wild world.
Festival Buzz
Gonzo Girl is already on the festival track. Earlier this month, Arquette celebrated the film’s selection for the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Her caption read, “Chuffed that @gonzogirlfilm has been selected for @tribecafilmfestival,” marking a major milestone for her first feature as director. Tribeca runs June 5–16 in New York City, where Gonzo Girl will screen alongside other high-profile narratives.
Reworking The Cut
Long before the Tribeca announcement, Arquette was fine-tuning the film’s pace at TIFF. In an Instagram preview, she spoke to IndieWire about re-editing after its Toronto debut:
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“I wanted to balance Hunter’s chaotic energy with the emotional journey of the narrator,” she explained. “Reworking the pacing has illuminated moments that really connect with the audience.” With cinematographer Ben Kutchins capturing sprawling Colorado landscapes and tight interiors alike, the new cut promises to bring Thompson’s gonzo style vividly to life.
Bringing Gonzo Girl To Life
Adapted from Caitlin R. Thompson’s bestselling memoir, Gonzo Girl chronicles her stint as Hunter S. Thompson’s personal assistant in the 1970s. The cast boasts Camila Morrone as the protagonist, with Willem Dafoe, Ray Nicholson, Leila George and Elizabeth Lail rounding out the ensemble. Patricia’s daughter, Zoe Bleu Arquette (@____zoe_bleu_arquette____), also appears in a supporting role—making it a true family affair.
Arquette’s leap into directing builds on a storied acting career crowned by an Academy Award for Boyhood. She has said that moving behind the camera felt like a natural extension of her storytelling instincts. Industry insiders note that having producers like Ben Stiller and Molly Madden aboard has provided seasoned guidance for navigating her first feature film.
As Gonzo Girl gears up for its Tribeca premiere, Arquette’s Instagram updates serve as a real-time diary of the film’s evolution—from script notes to the final edit. This latest still is the most intimate look yet at her directorial process, offering fans a taste of the grit and glamour that the gonzo genre promises.
With the festival just weeks away, Arquette is expected to roll out more behind-the-scenes peeks and perhaps even a teaser trailer. For now, this evocative image stands as a testament to her creative vision—and a tantalizing preview of a film that blends literary legend with modern filmmaking flair.
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