First Look at Emma Stone in The Help

In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, there’s a first look image from The Help, which, courtesy of ThePlaylist, we have for your viewing pleasure.

The Help is based on the novel of the same name by Kathryn Stockett and is directed by Tate Taylor.

The film stars Emma Stone, Allison Janney, Bryce Dallas Howard, Viola Davis, Sissy Spacek, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and David Oyelowo.

A look at what happens when a southern town’s unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.

The image below features Stone and Janney:

The Help will be released August 12, 2011.