gave Barbarella The feature starring Sidney Sweeney is getting more oxygen.
Edgar Wright is in talks to direct the film for Sony Pictures, with Jane Goldman and Honey Ross in talks to write the script. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The project is still in early development and is planned as a reimagining of the character who originated in a French comic series by Jean-Claude Forrest.
Barbarella, a mercenary who travels the universe, was portrayed by Jane Fonda in the 1968 film version that has become a cult favorite. Sweeney’s involvement in the new film was announced in 2022.
It continues Sweeney’s relationship with Sony, with the actress starring in the studio’s rom-com opposite Glenn Powell late last year. Anyone but you Before appearing alongside Dakota Johnson in this year’s superhero film Madam Webb.
Wright is known for helming films including Last night in Soho, Child driver And Scott Pilgram vs. the World. His next project is set to be a new adaptation. The Running Man for Paramount Pictures which will star Powell.
Known for working on scripts for Goldman. kick ass, X-Men: First Class And Kingsman Franchise Ross starred in the BBC One series. I know everything about love. And Goldman has a daughter.
Sweeney, who counts Apple movies Echo Valley Among his upcoming projects, spoke to Brit. GQ About the value of acting earlier this year Madam WebbDespite the film’s poor performance at the box office.
“For me, that film was a building block. It’s what allowed me to build a relationship with Sony without having to do it. Madam Webb, I won’t have a relationship with the decision makers there,” the actress said at the time. “Everything in my career I don’t just do for the story, but make strategic business decisions. Because I did that, I was able to sell. Anyone but you. I was able to get Barbarella“
deadline were the first to report that talks were underway for Wright. Barbarella.
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