Key Takeaways:
– Sydney Sweeney confirmed the ongoing development of the new Barbarella movie, where she will play the lead role and also serve as an executive producer.
– The actress declined to comment regarding murmurs about Edgar Wright potentially directing the film.
In 1962, artist Jean-Claude Forest brought the iconic character of Barbarella alive for the V Magazine. Shortly after, the character came to life on the big screen, played by Jane Fonda in the 1968 movie Barbarella. Though a sequel named Barbarella Goes Down was proposed, it never entered production. For years, the film industry has floated ideas around a potential reboot, with actors such as Rose McGowan, Halle Berry, and Kate Beckinsale discussed for the lead role.
Sony Pictures Chooses Sydney Sweeney for Barbarella
Around a year and a half ago, Sony Pictures announced that they’d chosen Sydney Sweeney for Barbarella’s leading role. Sweeney will also serve as an executive producer. Sweeney admitted that her decision to participate in Madame Web was partly motivated by her wish to establish a strong working relationship with Sony, benefiting the development of Barbarella.
In a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Sweeney confirmed that the reboot is still in progress. However, when asked about rumours of celebrated director Edgar Wright potentially directing the film, she declined to comment.
Why Sydney Sweeney Chose Barbarella
In the podcast, when asked why she was attracted to the character of Barbarella, Sweeney praised the character’s uniqueness. “Barbarella is just such a fun character to explore. She really just embraces her femininity and her sexuality, and I love that,” she said, adding, “She uses sex as a weapon and I think it’s such an interesting way into a sci-fi world.”
She then proceeded to share her intrigue for sci-fi and her long-standing wish to take part in the genre. However, she left listeners hanging on what the future holds by saying, “So we’ll see what happens.”
Understanding the Character of Barbarella
For those unfamiliar with this iconic character from the sixties, Barbarella is a young woman who gallivants from planet to planet, having various adventures, many of which involve sexual escapades. The aliens she encounters often seduce her, and she equally dabbles with an ‘orgasmatron’.
Who Will Direct the Barbarella Reboot?
Host Josh Horowitz subtly enquired if Edgar Wright could possibly be directing the film. To which, Sweeney coyly avoided the question, admitting that she knows Wright but failing to confirm his involvement.
With the development of this new Barbarella movie, fans of the original are eager to see the infamous character revived on screen. The potential involvement of Edgar Wright as a director also adds to the anticipation.
To the fans of Sydney Sweeney and the potential new version of Barbarella, we would love to hear your thoughts. Would you also like to see Edgar Wright directed the film? Feel free to share your thoughts on this upcoming project, in our comments section below.
In summary, while the news of the reboot still takes its course, we wait eagerly for more updates and possible announcements of the other team members. As we traverse the twists and turns of this highly-anticipated film, look out for more updates on the Digital Chew.
