Barbarella is a classic and successful sci-fi film from the 1960s that is still talked about. It became a commercial success and achieved massive popularity in the UK upon its original release. Since then, there has been a strong legacy and buzz around this film and attempts to remake it.
A Barbarella remake has been in talks and has generated some progress. This has excited many viewers who are aware of the first film that came out years ago. So let us dive into this and find out more about this remake.
What Is Barbarella All About?
Barbarella was helmed by Roger Vadim and it was adapted from the namesake comic book series created by Jean-Claude Forest. Backed by Dino De Laurentiis, the film stars Jane Fonda as the titular space traveler. She is tasked to go and look for Durand Durand (played by Milo O’Shea) who is a scientist. He is responsible for the creation of a weapon that can wipe out humanity.
The film was released on October 11th, 1968 and it was a success. However, its storyline was criticized by many. Since then, there have been multiple attempts to make a remake and a sequel to this film and none of them have materialized.
Is Barbarella Remake Happening?
Barbarella Remake has been under work and it was announced in 2022. After several decades, a remake is finally happening and it is a big deal in every way. There are reports that suggest Edgar Wright come up as the director of the film. He has a track record of nicely handling sci-fi with a flare of comedy. So Wright seems like the right fit if this news is true.
The film will star Sydney Sweeney in the lead role and play the titular character. Her acting in HBO has made her a star and her involvement in the Barbarella remake has given it some gravity, unlike the previous attempts. She is also really involved since she is also the executive producer of the film.
What To Expect From It?
There is not much clarity over what the story of the Barbarella remake will be. But we can expect it to be faithful to the source material (both the film and the comic books). The makers will have to make the required changes so that the story resonates and fits into today’s time. Chances are that it will derive more information from the original film.
We can again expect the titular character to be sent by the government called United Earth to find out Durand Durand who has made a destructive weapon that is threatening the human population. Another thing we can expect is that the makers tone down on the objectification of the main character in the Barbarella remake.
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Do We Have A Release Date?
There is no official confirmation from the makers about the Barbarella remake. Sony Pictures is the studio behind it and chances are high that it will be eventually happening. There are also reports that Jane Goldman and her daughter Honey Ross will be writing the script of the film.
It is hard to speculate when the film will drop in the theatres since we don’t know when it will go on the floor. But since Sweeney is involved and she is a star and one of the EPs, we can expect that the Barbarella remake will finally happen.
Conclusion
Barbarella was a fun film from the 1960s and is credited for generating interest in the sci-fi genre. Since then, attempts have been made to remake or make its sequel or new adaptations. However, all of them have failed.
The current Barbarella remake has given high hopes to people looking forward to it. Sydney Sweeney has become big after her roles in The White Lotus and of course Euphoria.
Her presence will make sure the film takes off this time. If Wright is directing it, we can also expect a lot of humor in it since it’s his signature directorial style.