ThatCharlie’s Anglesrebootis heating up, and if Sony Pictures gets who they really really want, it could be quite an interesting affair. PerVariety,Kristen Stewartis being eyed to take on a lead role in the redo, which Sony hopes is the beginning of a franchise. A number of other big names are also being considered, including Oscar-winnerLupita Nyong’o, so they’re clearing aiming super high in casting for this thing.
Elizabeth Banksis attached to direct the reboot, after making her directorial debut onPitch Perfect 2. Now being “eyed” for a project is not the same as being in negotiations, and it’s unclear if Stewart would even be interested in a project like this, but it would mark a pretty hefty change of pace for the actress. After completing theTwilightseries that boosted her to superstardom, she made a series of fascinating and admirable choices, shying away from other blockbusters or even studio movies and instead choosing indie or foreign films with rich, complex characters. Movies likeClouds of Sils Maria,Personal Shopper, and evenAmerican Ultraallowed Stewart to show off her dramatic chops in a big way, and she’s successfully navigated the transition from franchise superstar to genuinely great performer.
That said, taking on a female-centric action franchise likeCharlie’s Angelscould be a refreshing change of pace, and it’s not like Stewart would stop working on other interesting projects in the meantime. So I’m kinda for this casting, if only to see what kind of dynamic Stewart would bring to the project.
And Nyong’o, obviously, would be a huge get as well, especially since the actress has been hidden behind performance-capture work onThe Jungle BookandStar Warsafter her stunning turn in12 Years a Slave. She was magnificent in last year’s dramaQueen of Katwe, and she has a role in the highly anticipatedBlack Panther, so really I’m down for any opportunity to see more of Lupita Nyong’o.
The project is on track towards a summer 2019 release and it’s clear casting has begun, so it’ll be interesting to see how this one shapes up.
