Sydney Sweeney's remake of a 60s sci-fi cult classic is
in talks with Edgar Wright to direct.
We've got the details on screen rants,
the 60s Colt classic Barbarella is set to return to
the silver screen and Edgar Wright is in talks to
helm the project.
I'm here on the orders of the President of the
Republic of Earth.
I'm here to find Duran Duran,
known for his dynamic visual flair.
Right is the perfect choice to breathe new life into
the space faring adventure right?
As reportedly been interested in this project for a while.
Eating with Sweeney shortly after it was initially announced,
though he only committed to developing it as a potential
directing opportunity.
With Sydney Sweeney slated the star,
this remake is already generating buzz.
Sweeney's recent box office success has skyrocketed her to bankable
status and her involvement is sure to bring a fresh
energy to the iconic role.
Convincing enough, Sweetie starred in Anyone But You in December
2023 and the romantic comedy ended up outperforming at the
box office,
grossing over $220 million worldwide on its mid size $25
million budget.
But that's not all. The writing duo of Jane Goldman
and Honey Ross are being eyed to Co write the
script.
Goldman has a track record of launching successful franchises in
her collaborations with director Matthew Vaughn,
including the X-Men reboot, Kick Ass and Kingsman.
While details are still under wraps,
we can expect Wright's signature kinetic style to shine through.
And with the original film's legacy of psychedelic visuals and
groundbreaking effects,
the bar is set high for this reboot.
The Cornetto Trilogy director is currently working on a remake
of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger flick The Running Man.
So what can we anticipate from this interstellar journey?
High stakes cosmic intrigue and a heroine who's more than
just a pretty face,
she's a force to be reckoned with.
Sweeney was nominated for two Emmys in 2022 for her
roles in the White Lotus and Euphoria.
Though the Barbarella remake won't be Sweeney or Wright's next
project,
it appears the studio is fast tracking the star vehicle
following the success of Anyone but you.
And with a visually dynamic director in talks,
the remake has a chance of recreating or even outclassing
the originals entertaining visuals.
As we countdown the launch to this exciting project,
stay tuned to Screen Rant for more updates.