The upcoming science-fiction movie adaptation of the French comic series, Valerian, has caused quite a buzz online with the announcement that Rihanna will be playing the role of Bubble, a seductive alien capable of shape-shifting. Known for her ability to transform herself in various settings with ease and boldness, some have even joked that Rihanna might actually be an extraterrestrial creature sent to Earth to add excitement to our mundane events. Director Luc Besson, a devoted fan of the comic series, saw Rihanna as the perfect fit for the role and was pleasantly surprised when she agreed to take on the project despite her busy schedule. Let’s uncover the secrets of Rihanna’s alluring extraterrestrial character in Valerian.

Besson revealed that he faced opposition when attempting to cast Rihanna, but he persisted and believed that there was nothing wrong with trying. The biggest challenge in their partnership, according to him, was actually reaching out to Rihanna for their initial meeting.

By registering with us, you are acknowledging and agreeing to our User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Statement. Our website is secured by reCAPTCHA, and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. According to renowned French filmmaker Luc Besson, working with global pop sensation Rihanna was a breeze, despite her busy schedule. Besson invented the character Bubble, who did not exist in the original comic series, and proposed it to Rihanna. She flew to Paris for over a week to film and was eager to learn from Besson, despite her superstardom. Besson was touched by her honesty and professionalism. In Valerian, Rihanna’s character has a scene where she changes costumes and performs impossible choreography, making it one of the film’s most memorable moments. Costume designer Olivier Beriot created nearly 400 costumes based on drawings commissioned by Besson from artists, and he gave Rihanna a throwback cabaret costume with a bowler hat, reminiscent of Liza Minnelli’s iconic costume in Cabaret.