What Is 'Emilia Pérez' Based On? All About the Surprising Inspiration Behind the Star-Studded Netflix Film -- and How One Actress Made It Happen

Emilia Pérez is a genre-defying musical film starring Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldaña. Based on a character from a French novel, the movie features a complex storyline of a Mexican cartel leader transitioning into a woman and seeking family reconciliation.