‘I’ve Never Seen A Woman…’: Emilia Perez Star Zoe Saldana Reveals Her Desire To Direct An Action Movie

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As an ardent fan of Zoe Saldana, I am absolutely thrilled by her recent revelations about her future career aspirations! Her desire to direct an action movie, particularly an action-heist film, is music to my ears. With her extensive experience in the genre, from Guardians of the Galaxy to Colombiana and The Losers, she undoubtedly has the chops to deliver a masterpiece.

Zoe Saldana is generating excitement for her new musical comedy-crime film titled Emilia Perez, where she plays the character Rita Moro Castro. Moreover, Saldana has shared her ambition to direct an action movie in the future, expressing her fondness for crime series and heist films. Keep reading for more information!

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Zoe Saldana recently made an appearance at the premiere of her film titled Emilia Perez. In this movie, she shares the screen with her fellow actor Selena Gomez. As reported by Variety, during the event, Saldana talked about her future career aspirations in a chat with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey.

Actress Saldana shared her intentions for career advancement, possibly venturing into film directing, with a clear fondness for action movies. Known for her roles in numerous action productions such as Guardians of the Galaxy series, Colombiana, and The Losers.

According to reports, the actress from Amsterdam remarked, “I’ve never come across a female director for James Bond, but I enjoy ‘The Equalizer.’ I often watch crime shows, so perhaps there could be such a possibility in the future.

The actress shared that she’s consistently attracted to plotlines involving heists, and suggested that everyone should watch the iconic 1955 movie Heat at least annually, as there’s value in examining it.

Apart from Saldana’s praise for director Michael Mann, she pointed out his exceptional ability to blend all aspects seamlessly in the movie. Moreover, she commended the stellar performances by the cast members. In her own words, “I’d be thrilled to kick off a project that involves an action-heist style.

The actress made it clear that she doesn’t limit herself and thinks she’s capable of accomplishing anything. She pointed out that just as Ang Lee directed Sense and Sensibility, hinting that she too might venture into different genres, she added with a touch of uncertainty, “Perhaps one day I could tackle a Jane Austen story. You just never know.

During the discussion, Saldana additionally shared insights about her character in the Spanish-French film Emilia Perez, which she starred in. She mentioned that when she initially received the script, director Jacques Audiard expressed his desire for her to portray Rita [Moro Castro], referencing her role in the movie.

Nevertheless, the actress explained to him that she isn’t Mexican and has become increasingly mindful of cultural appropriation. She emphasized, “I simply aim for accuracy when portraying individuals.

In her conversation, the actress emphasized that Rita’s storyline was not primarily shaped by her Mexican heritage, but rather by her portrayal as a lawyer, working in a predominantly male environment, and experiencing feelings of being unseen and powerless.

As a committed devotee, I’ll share my perspective: Once I grasped the essential characteristics and attributes that molded my character, my attention transitioned towards rooting her in Mexico. Fortunately, Director Audiard wholeheartedly endorsed this approach.

On November 1, 2024, you’ll find Emilia Perez hitting the big screens at your local theater. After that, starting from November 13, it will be available for streaming on Netflix.

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2024-09-10 14:38