Hollywood icon Jane Fonda is not looking forward to the “Barbarella” remake.
In a recent profile with The Hollywood Reporter, the 85-year-old actress discussed her feelings, or lack thereof, towards the remake of the 60s cult classic.
When asked what she thinks of the remake, which stars “Euphoria” actress Sydney Sweeney, Fonda responded: “I try not to.”
“Because I worry about what it’s going to be,” continued the icon. “I had an idea of how to do it that [original producer] Dino De Laurentiis, when he was still alive, wouldn’t listen to.”
Jane FondaBarbarella – 1968. Photo: Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Fonda explained how her ideas for “Barbarella” could have been more “feminist” than the beloved film’s final product.
“But it could have been a truly feminist movie.”
There have been numerous attempts to launch a “Barbarella” remake in the last couple of years, and Sony has recently decided to take the...
In a recent profile with The Hollywood Reporter, the 85-year-old actress discussed her feelings, or lack thereof, towards the remake of the 60s cult classic.
When asked what she thinks of the remake, which stars “Euphoria” actress Sydney Sweeney, Fonda responded: “I try not to.”
“Because I worry about what it’s going to be,” continued the icon. “I had an idea of how to do it that [original producer] Dino De Laurentiis, when he was still alive, wouldn’t listen to.”
Jane FondaBarbarella – 1968. Photo: Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Fonda explained how her ideas for “Barbarella” could have been more “feminist” than the beloved film’s final product.
“But it could have been a truly feminist movie.”
There have been numerous attempts to launch a “Barbarella” remake in the last couple of years, and Sony has recently decided to take the...
- 1/27/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Similar News
Anna Gunn Reveals How Peoples' Opinion of Her 'Breaking Bad' Character Has Changed
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
J.A. Bayona’s ‘Society of the Snow’ Sweeps Platino Awards as Filmmaker Offers Support to Argentina
- 4/23/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eiza Gonzalez Talks ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ ‘3 Body Problem’ Season 2 and Her Real-Life ‘Ambulance’ Sequel
- 4/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fuze | Aaron Taylor-Johnson heist thriller begins filming in June
- 4/23/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
A Knight’s Tale 2 | Netflix algorithm turns down the sequel
- 4/23/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
“The amount of times I’ve died… is insane”: Helldivers 2 Players Finally Speaking Out Against the Stupidest Debuff That Makes No Sense
- 4/23/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
Star Trek: Lower Decks
- 4/23/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish’s 2023 Pay Totals $31.3M, Down Slightly From Prior Year
- 4/22/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish’s 2023 Pay Falls to $31.3M
- 4/22/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer to Separate Into Three Standalone Publicly Listed Entities
- 4/22/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran and K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: A24’s ‘Civil War’ Fends Off Three New Movies to Remain No. 1
- 4/21/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Lori and George Schappell, Oldest Living Conjoined Twins, Die at 62
- 4/23/2024
- by The Associated Press and THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meg Bennett, Soap Opera Actress and Writer, Dies at 75
- 4/21/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cillian Murphy Named Best Actor at Irish Academy Awards: ‘It Feels Lovely Being Home’
- 4/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Kevin Bacon Returns to High School Where ‘Footloose’ Was Filmed After Student Campaign
- 4/21/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
New 360-Degree VR ‘Tuskegee Airmen’ Film Puts You in the Cockpit of a P-51 Mustang as a Whole New Way of Teaching History
- 4/23/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
‘Dune,’ ‘Rebel Moon,’ and Sydney Sweeney Made Home Viewing Success a Package Deal
- 4/22/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Here’s Every Change ‘The Sympathizer’ Made from Book to TV
- 4/22/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Zack Snyder Clarifies ‘Barbie’ Box Office Comments, Stating “Cultural Significance” Is Still Dictated By Theaters
- 4/22/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Anne Hathaway Says Chemistry Tests Were ‘Gross’ in the Early 2000s: ‘Now We Know Better’
- 4/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Fight to the F—ing Death in Raunchy MCU Debut
- 4/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety - Film News
Cillian Murphy Named Best Actor at Irish Academy Awards: ‘It Feels Lovely Being Home’
- 4/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
Box Office: A24’s ‘Civil War’ Fends Off Three New Movies to Remain No. 1
- 4/21/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Boy Kills World review – ripped Bill Skarsgård shows he’s got brutal action chops
- 4/23/2024
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
‘I was only able to go on stage hammered’: David Harewood on acting, racism and his new role at Rada
- 4/23/2024
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Netflix to Present Sneak Peek of New Wallace & Gromit, Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ at Annecy
- 4/22/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Watch: Jessica Williams Returns to The Daily Show
- 4/23/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Mon Night Monologues: Roads High and Low Lead to Trump
- 4/23/2024
- by Dennis Perkins
- LateNighter
How ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Just Set Up Two-Part Season 3 Finale
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider
‘American Idol’: Did Your Favorites Make the Top 10? (Recap)
- 4/23/2024
- TV Insider