From playing a ballet-trained assassin to potentially starring as an old-Hollywood icon,Ana de Armasisn’t backing down from taking risks in her acting career. While promotingthe upcomingJohn Wickspin-offBallerina, the Oscar nominee toldEntertainment Tonightthat she would be game to lead the Netflix adaptation ofThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugobyTaylor Jenkins Reid. Fans have actively mentioned her as the ideal candidate to portray the titular character, given that she was born in Cuba (similarly to the protagonist) and had already shown her capacity to play a ’50s silver-screen star inBlonde.
De Armas noted during the interview that she is always open to tackling different genres and stories, noting that the role is appealing to her.Here is what she said:
“I would love that. I think one of the things that I love about acting and my career, is being able to do everything. You have to try all the things you can. You can’t always eat the same thing.”
The former Bond girl isn’t the only one that expressed interest in the part of Evelyn Hugo. Recently,Eiza Gonzaleztold E! Newsthat she would be honored to play the character, and even shared thatNatalie Portmansaid she couldn’t envision someone else other than her as Reid’s book heroine.Selena Gomezwas also rumored to be in consideration to lead the Netflix adaptation, but nothing has been confirmed, leaving de Armas the opportunity to potentially get cast.
Who Is Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’?
Aside from the fans' outspoken support for certain actors playing Evelyn Hugo, the only thing we know about the forthcoming film is thatit will be directed byThe BurialfilmmakerMaggie Betts.Leslye Headlandwas initially supposed to helm the Netflix production, butshe departed the project in January, with Betts replacing her.The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugowas published in 2017, and has since garnered a faithful following, who are eagerly waiting for more updates on its screen treatment. Given that Betts is also in charge of co-writing the script alongsideLittle Fires EverywhereshowrunnerLiz Tigelaar, the adaptation is a little closer to finally getting made.
Stay tuned to Collider for the latest news on the film. In the meantime, catch Ana de Armas inBallerina, arriving in theaters on June 6.
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Source:Entertainment Tonight
