Zo Saldaa Wants to Direct Action Movies: ‘Ive Never Seen a Woman Direct James Bond.’

Zo Saldaa Wants to Direct Action Movies: 'Ive Never Seen a Woman Direct James Bond.'

As an ardent admirer of Zoë Saldaña’s illustrious career, I find myself consistently awestruck by her remarkable journey and versatility as an actress. From her humble beginnings to her current status as a household name, Saldaña’s life experience is nothing short of inspiring.

Actress Zoë Saldaña expresses her desire to venture into action directorial work, with the Bond film franchise being one she finds intriguing. As speculation mounts about who will take over the role of Britain’s renowned spy from Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond series, Saldaña has surprisingly expressed her interest in potentially directing a future Bond movie.

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Zoe Saldana expressed her passion for crime and action flicks, influenced by movies like “Heat” directed by Michael Mann and “The Equalizer” starring Denzel Washington. She also hinted that an action movie could be her first directorial project. According to Variety, she subtly indicated that the Bond franchise has been lacking a feminine perspective in its directing role, implying that she might be interested in tackling that job at some point during her career.

I’ve yet to witness a female director for James Bond films, but I enjoy ‘The Equalizer’. Since crime dramas are my preference, perhaps in the future we might see a woman directing an action-heist movie. Intriguingly, I’m captivated by heist themes and feel compelled to rewatch ‘Heat’ at least once a year for its intricate plotting and exceptional performances. If given the opportunity, I would love to start my career in filmmaking with an action-heist project.

Zoë Saldaña Has an Impressive Resume in Front of the Camera

Zo Saldaa Wants to Direct Action Movies: 'Ive Never Seen a Woman Direct James Bond.'

Saldaña’s career trajectory has been a dream for many actors, with her starting in feature films back in 2000 and landing early roles in blockbusters like “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” “The Terminal,” and “Vantage Point.” However, it was the year 2009 that truly marked a turning point. That’s when she starred as Uhura in J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” reboot and made her debut in James Cameron’s “Avatar” series as Neytiri, roles that significantly boosted her career momentum.

After multiple films, she made a significant stride with her portrayal of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy. This role, in turn, set her on a path to an accomplishment that might be difficult for anyone else, except perhaps herself, as her performances in Avengers: Endgame and Avatar: The Way of Water placed her among the exclusive group of actresses who starred in all three films with the highest box office earnings, each surpassing $2 billion. This is a remarkable achievement for an actress who is thriving in the prime of her career.

In the upcoming months, Saldaña will make an appearance in the musical crime comedy “Emilia Pérez“, where she portrays a lawyer assisting a Mexican drug lord to undergo gender reassignment surgery as a means of evading law enforcement. Additionally, she reprises her role in the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s series “Special Ops: Lioness“, which highlights Saldaña’s character, Joe, a CIA officer, juggling her professional and personal life amidst a modern world where combating terrorism is her primary concern. The following year, fans can look forward to seeing Saldaña once again as Neytiri in “Avatar: Fire and Ash“, scheduled for release on December 19, 2025. If the popularity of the Avatar franchise remains strong by then, this role could potentially bring the actress her fourth blockbuster hit with a box office earnings of $2 billion.

Emilia Pérez’s film is set for a restricted theater screening across the U.S., starting November 1. It’ll make its Netflix premiere on November 13.

2024-09-10 18:01

Zoë Saldaña Has an Impressive Resume in Front of the Camera

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