Sydney Sweeney To Star and Produce New ‘Barbarella’ Movie
Deadline is reporting that Sony Pictures is developing a new Barbarella movie which will be executive-produced by Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney.
Sweeney has become a fan favorite with Sony. The studio not only tapped her to co-star in its Marvel pic Madame Webb opposite Dakota Johnson but also recently acquired the package The Registration with Sweeney on board to produce and star.
Sweeney has quickly become one of the more sought-after young stars following her breakout roles in the first season of HBO’s The White Lotus and the second season of Euphoria, both scoring her Emmy noms. Besides Madame Webb, she also recently wrapped production on the Tony Tost film National Anthem, which also stars Simon Rex and Halsey, as well as Reality.
French artist and writer Jean Claude Forest created his erotic sci-fi comic book, Barbarella, in 1962. Regardless, the character is best known for the 1968 Barbarella feature film starring Jane Fonda in the leading role. In director Roger Vadim’s adaptation, Barbarella was a space explorer from Earth’s far future who was sent on a mission to prevent a scientist named Durand Durand from unleashing destruction on the universe. As the story continued, Barbarella became very sexually adventurous after she experienced sex for the first time. Over the decades, the film has attained cult classic status and it is one Fonda’s most famous roles.
The new Barbarella movie doesn’t have a screenwriter or a director, nor does it have a release date.
