Jane Fonda Worries About Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Remake


Jane Fonda and Sydney Sweeney.
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Jane Fonda’s starring flip in 1968’s Barbarella helped catapult her to worldwide acclaim — however she’s not occupied with passing the mantle onto Sydney Sweeney, who is about to steer the upcoming remake.

“I attempt to not as a result of I fear about what it’s going to be,” Fonda, 85, informed The Hollywood Reporter in an interview revealed on Friday, January 27. “I had an concept of learn how to do it that [original producer] Dino De Laurentiis, when he was nonetheless alive, wouldn’t take heed to. Nevertheless it may have been a really feminist film.”

The Grace and Frankie alum portrayed Barbarella within the unique sci-fi flick, which was directed by her ex-husband Roger Vadim. The film follows astronaut Barbarella as she makes an attempt to thwart scientist Durand Durand’s (Milo O’Shea) nefarious plans of mass destruction. Barbarella rapidly grew to become a cult basic upon its launch — and made Fonda a bona fide intercourse image of the last decade.

Jane Fonda Worries About Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Remake, Reveals Why She Never Made a Sequel

Jane Fonda in ‘Barbarella.’
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“The ’70s have been after I started to supply films. It was a a lot simpler time,” the two-time Oscar winner recalled of her profession throughout a 2015 panel at Sundance Movie Pageant. “I took the simple highway for some time. I’d say that ended with Barbarella. I appreciated doing one thing that brought about a sure era of males to have their first erections. However then I grew to become an activist.”

Fonda has since seen her performing as a approach to attract consideration to her activism, which incorporates her frequent D.C. “Fireplace Drill Friday” protests defending local weather change.

“One feeds the opposite,” the 80 for Brady star informed THR. “I just lately thought, ‘Perhaps I do wish to give up performing.’ I imply, I’m 85. However then I spotted my platform issues. It brings folks in that may not are available in usually. I used to be blissful to show 82 in jail [after my 2019 arrest after a protest]. As a result of I knew it could get a number of consideration.”

Whereas Fonda is wanting ahead in her profession, the 25-year-old Euphoria star is about to observe in her footsteps with a brand new model of Barbarella.

“Time to save lots of the universe,” Sweeney wrote through Instagram in October 2022, confirming her casting with a throwback snap of Barbarella’s 1964 comedian e-book illustration.

The Handmaid’s Story alum’s movie star buddies instantly cheered on her new gig, together with Vanessa Hudgens, Nicola Peltz and Glen Powell. “It’s about time,” Hudgens, 34, replied on the time.

Additional particulars about Sweeney’s Barbarella haven’t been confirmed, although the actress is gearing as much as start filming.

“I’m actually excited to serve all of the suits, but additionally, it’s such an iconic, enjoyable character,” the Madame Net star informed Leisure Tonight later that October, taking part in coy if she spoke with Fonda concerning the function. “I wish to maintain that enjoyable alive by way of Barbarella. So, I’m excited for everybody to see it.”