Jane Fonda On Why She’s Nervous About Sydney Sweeney Barbarella Remake

Whereas chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress defined why she’s not too thrilled concerning the Sony reboot, which is able to star Sydney Sweeney because the titular character.

When requested concerning the venture, Fonda, 85, admitted that she even tries to keep away from fascinated with it altogether. “I strive to not,” she instructed THR. “As a result of I fear about what it’ll be.”

“I had an thought of learn how to do it that [original producer] Dino De Laurentiis, when he was nonetheless alive, would not take heed to. Nevertheless it might have been a really feminist film,” the Oscar winner added of the 1968 sci-fi movie.

Within the authentic “Barbarella,” which was directed by Roger Vadim, Fonda performed the titular character, an adventurer despatched into deep area to discover a scientist whose creation threatens all of humanity.

Although it wasn’t a large field workplace success, “Barbarella” actually went on to realize cult standing — and the character’s costumes are regulars at comedian conventions.

The remake starring Sweeney was introduced again in October. In keeping with Deadline, the “Euphoria” actress will star within the movie in addition to function an govt producer.

Per the outlet, the film — which on the time did not have a author or director hooked up — might be primarily based on the identical comedian collection from Jean-Claude Forest that impressed the unique 1968 movie with Fonda.

After the information was introduced, Sweeney posted promo artwork of Fonda from the OG to her Instagram — including, “time to avoid wasting the universe.”

“Barbarella” marks Sweeney’s third upcoming venture with Sony Photos. She’s going to star within the upcoming Marvel movie, “Madame Net,” alongside Dakota Johnson. As well as, Deadline introduced in August that she’s going to star and produce an adaptation of “The Registration” for Sony.