Ethan Coen’s ‘Honey Don’t!’ Premieres at Cannes

Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don’t!', co-written with Tricia Cooke, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a six-minute standing ovation. The detective comedy stars Margaret Qualley as private investigator Honey O'Donahue, who investigates mysterious deaths linked to a strange church in Bakersfield, with Aubrey Plaza as a police officer and Chris Evans as a dubious minister. Critics praised the film's vibrant performances and salacious humor, particularly highlighting Qualley's role, though some noted its shaggy narrative as a drawback. The film's fashion, especially Qualley's custom Chanel at the premiere, and the cast's red carpet presence garnered media attention. 'Honey Don’t!' continues Coen's collaboration with Qualley after 'Drive-Away Dolls.' Focus Features will release the film in U.S. theaters on August 22.