Caffeinated Clint
Shortly after her anointment as Emma Frost in Fox’s “X-Men : First Class”, the internet was abuzz with rumours that January Jones would not only be donning the character’s trademark cream leather get-up but some saucy lingerie.
Today, the Hollywood Reporter published pics of Jones (“Mad Men”, “American Wedding”) in full Victoria’s Secret mode.
Jones embraced playing an iconic character as a chance to break out of the ‘60s world of the acclaimed television series “Mad Men,” in which she stars as Betty Draper. To say Jones was surprised when she read the script – set, of course, during the same period as the acclaimed series – would be an understatement. “Oh, god, you must be kidding me!” she remembers herself exclaiming. But Jones quickly realized that Emma was a far cry from Betty. “I am really excited about being part of this incredible world of X-Men,” she says. “It is something very new for me to combine all the physical challenges the role offers, as well as the dramatic aspects. Emma is technically a villain, but I think her motives are genuine and from the heart. She thinks she is doing what is best for her race and will do whatever it takes to keep mutants alive and form a stronger species.”
The fact that the comics’ incarnation of Emma features impressive cleavage – and little else – didn’t faze Jones, who was delighted to wear the outfits costume designer Sammy Sheldon created for her. “In the comics, Emma’s clothing seems like it’s painted on,” says Jones with a laugh, “but Sammy has done an amazing job making the costumes true to character but also something I can move around in.” Adds Sheldon: “We wanted to give Emma a period ‘coolness,’ and at various times she wears a bikini, a funky cape, a cat suit, crystal underwear, and thigh-length boots that attach to her clothing.”
I hear “X-Men : First Class” is quite good – I, of course, being so ill of late haven’t been able to attend a screening but really keen to hear your thoughts on the film y’all…
