No Angie for Barberrella
Barbarella producers think Sienna is perfect for the £55million update of the 1968 fantasy classic, which turned Jane Fonda into a sex symbol and film icon.
“Sienna is at the top of our wish list and discussions are under way,? revealed a source close to the film’s makers. “Not only is she gorgeous but she is a modern, sassy girl with just the right image. Like the young Jane Fonda she combines sex appeal and acting ability.?
Angelina Jolie has also been considered for the role but her high asking price – nearly £10million – is said to make her casting unlikely.
“To be blunt, Sienna is younger and cheaper,? added the source.
The new film is being penned by British screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade who have written the last three Bond films, including Daniel Craig’s debut in Casino Royale. That has become the most successful Bond ever, grossing more than $600million (£300million).
Their brief is to reinvent Barbarella the way they reinvented Bond in Casino Royale, taking the character back to basics. Purvis said: “The producers liked what we did with Casino Royale. Our job will be to reintroduce Barbarella to a new generation of moviegoers.?
In the original, Barbarella was a sex kitten who stripped naked in the opening minutes before taking off to a mysterious planet where she is attacked by vampire dolls and has various surreal sexual experiences.
The new film will keep the sex and special effects, while playing down the camp quality that has dated the picture.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that it’s pretty likely that Angelina gets more for her films because she’s a better actress, prettier and has greater poise. But that’s just me.
April 15th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
whaaaaatt?? Sienna Miller? I’m so sick of that girl. she only became famous because Jude cheated on her with his nanny. oh and all the stupid rags she wears that people just love to emulate because it’s shoved in their throats 24/7.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:17 am
Sienna may be younger than Angelina… but to be honest in my opinion; Sienna looks OLDER than Angelina!! Sienna is so overrated!! Yes, she has NO TALEND as an actress!!
March 30th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
What? Sienna is so ugly and talentless. Drop Angie to get Sienna pay cheaper? Stuppid producer? Nobody want to watch your movie. No way Pay Angie more then you get more movie watchers.