Fans think they know exactly who will play Joan of Arc in Baz Luhrmann’s new film after legendary actress ‘coincidentally’ said it was her ‘dream role’ only two days before film was announced
As a dedicated follower of the film industry with over two decades of experience, I must say that the buzz surrounding Jenna Ortega’s potential casting as Joan of Arc in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming epic is nothing short of electrifying! Having witnessed the meteoric rise of this young actress through her captivating portrayal of Wednesday Addams, I can confidently say that Ortega possesses the talent and charisma needed to breathe life into such an iconic character.
As a die-hard admirer, I can’t help but express my conviction that I have a hunch about who might step into the iconic role for Baz Luhrmann’s anticipated epic on Joan of Arc.
It seems that Jenna Ortega has expressed interest in the role, as she confessed that portraying the historical French martyr had been her long-held dream.
Just a few days prior to Baz Luhrmann confirming his plans to create it, the 21-year-old American actress who gained popularity through the Netflix series “Wednesday” made those remarks.
62-year-old Director (of Elvis) stirred up Hollywood when he released an open audition notice yesterday, potentially giving a break to an unrecognized actor for the upcoming film titled “Jehanne d’Arc,” currently in development.
During a chat on the film-focused platform Letterboxd, Ortega expressed her desire to portray Joan of Arc.
During the chat, the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star was full of praise for the 1928 version of the historical saga called The Passion of Joan of Arc.
‘Renée Falconetti’s performance in that is absolutely insane,’ Ortega said in the video.
‘I feel like a dream character for me would be Joan Of Arc.’
Social media has been buzzing intensely following Ortega’s remarks, with Popcrave fan site stirring up excitement by posting a well-known image of Joan of Arc together with the celebrity in question.
The share has garnered an impressive 75,000 likes, as numerous fans seem to notice a striking similarity between the former child actress and the depiction of a historical figure.
‘She would definitely be a great fit,’ gushed one fan on X.
‘Anything Jenna Ortega plays in I would be interested in,’ added another user.
‘She is perfect for any role,’ said another fan.
Nevertheless, some people on the X forum raised doubts about whether it was suitable for a non-French performer to take on the part of a revered national figure.
‘Any reason why Joan of Arc couldn’t be French anymore?’ said one fan.
‘Not European, not even French … so no thanks,’ added another.
Simultaneously, some individuals pondered if Ortega’s portrayal as Joan might change historical accounts due to her California birth and Mexican-Cuban heritage.
According to a user, they could support any actress who wishes to play the role, as far as it doesn’t involve transforming Joan of Arc into someone who works in a kitchen (a modern reference to ‘wokifying’, which implies cultural appropriation or stereotyping).
The true story of Joan of Arc centres on a peasant girl who led an army against the English in the Hundred Years War during the Middle Ages.
She was later burnt at the stake after claiming she was on a mission from God to ‘save’ France.
Deadline, a film industry blog, shared on Tuesday that Luhrmann referred to his upcoming movie as an extraordinary “journey into maturity” in a recent casting call.
In a time long past, I, an ardent admirer, find myself captivated by the tale of Joan – a young woman whose spirit defied the norms of her era. It’s said that she sparked the ire of Church authorities due to her choice of clothing. You see, in those days, she dared to wear attire typically associated with men, which was deemed ‘blasphemous’ in their eyes.
Over the past century, the tale of Joan of Arc has been brought to life on screen numerous times, featuring actresses such as Ingrid Bergman from Casablanca, along with Milla Jovovich and Leelee Sobieski, who portrayed France’s revered saint.
Details regarding the budget for the film haven’t been disclosed yet, however, industry reports suggest that Luhrmann has arranged the production of this movie with Warner Bros., the same studio behind his 2022 hit, Elvis.
The musical biopic of Elvis Presley grossed a massive (US) $288,670,284 globally.
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2024-09-19 14:34