As the highly anticipated Barbie movie approaches its theatrical release, all eyes are on director Greta Gerwig and her vision for the iconic toy franchise. Known for her critically acclaimed films like Little Women and Lady Bird, Gerwig has helmed Barbie, making it her biggest blockbuster yet. With the growing excitement surrounding the movie, fans, and industry observers are eager to learn about Gerwig’s future projects. Surprisingly, Gerwig has expressed openness to directing an action or even a Batman-like superhero film, as long as she feels a connection to the source material and story.
In a recent profile with Rolling Stone, the filmmaker shared her willingness to explore the action genre. She acknowledged the incredible artistry and execution involved in well-shot action movies, describing them as a dance. While she admitted to never having directed anything of that nature, Gerwig found inspiration in her collaboration with the stunt coordinator on Barbie, engaging in fascinating discussions with him.
Greta Gerwig on transitioning between ‘bigger’ and ‘smaller’ movies like Christopher Nolan
During the conversation, Greta Gerwig further revealed that, like many directors, she has a “fantasy baseball league” of movies she aspires to make. And some of these projects would require a larger canvas to tell their stories. However, she also noted the tendency of directors to transition between bigger and smaller films.
“I think probably every director has a fantasy baseball league in their head of what movies they want to make. There’s some movies I’d like to make that require a big canvas. At the same time, I’ve seen so many directors move between bigger movies and smaller movies: Chloé Zhao doing Nomadland and making Eternals. Or Steven Soderbergh, or even my weekend buddy Chris Nolan. He made the Dark Knight trilogy – and they’re wonderful – and then made The Prestige, which is not a tiny movie, but it is also not the same thing. I want to play in lots of different worlds. That’s the goal.”
In recent reports, it was revealed that Gerwig has signed on to write and direct at least two movies in a rebooted version of the Chronicles of Narnia franchise. These films will be exclusively released on Netflix, which acquired the rights to the Narnia series in 2018. Previously, the saga inspired three movies produced by Disney and Fox in the 2000s. While specific details about the release dates of the new Narnia movies are currently unavailable, Gerwig’s involvement in the project showcases her versatility as a director and her ability to tackle beloved and expansive literary adaptations.
Fans troll Greta Gerwig for her statements on Christopher Nolan
It seems that Gerwig’s aspirations to expand her directorial horizons did not sit well with Twitter users. And probably one of the reasons for it was that Gerwig made a slight mistake while citing Christopher Nolan’s example.
According to her statements, The Prestige came after The Dark Knight Trilogy, which was a grave factual error on her part. And this sparked a debate on Twitter, with many fans pouring in their opinions on the matter. While some highlighted the Oppenheimer director’s achievements, some others criticized the Barbie director’s abilities.
Nolan Perfected the ‘One for them, One for You’ Because they were all ‘For Him’. He hijacked the Batman fandom overnight, and now his name is 10x more powerful than the entirety of DC. https://t.co/eBLntOOz71
— Jonathan Burdett (@jburd22) July 4, 2023
Maybe make a good movie first before you start comparing yourself to Christopher Nolan.
— White Culture (@WhiteCulture__) July 4, 2023
He made the dark knight then went back in time and made the prestige
— Sir Benjamin Crap (@oriteitsmeben) July 4, 2023
Actually reverse the order on those two films
— Gonzo Film Reviews (@ReviewsGonzo) July 4, 2023
Greta Gerwig is officially cringe
— BIPOC Shakur, DDS (@esperantorising) July 4, 2023
However, there were a whole lot of Twitter users who supported Gerwig’s vision of going big and expanding her horizons. As audiences await the release of Barbie and eagerly anticipate Gerwig’s future endeavors, it is evident that she is poised to make a mark in various genres.
And as per her recent comments, that might include action and fantasy. A versatile and visionary director, her willingness to explore new creative territories will undoubtedly open up some new opportunities for her in the near future.
Source: Comic Book
