Is Madame Web headed to a galaxy far, far away? The latest Star Wars rumor teases Dakota Johnson is being eyed for a role in an upcoming project.
Dakota Johnson has had an odd career. The actress had her breakout role in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, going on to star in a number of high profile dramas and comedies. At the turn of the decade, the actress decided to jump into the world of science fiction with Madame Web, resulting in one of the biggest failures, not just of her career, but of the entire superhero genre.
Yet it seems as though Disney may be eyeing for her to get back in the sci-fi saddle. The latest rumor suggests that the studio wants the Madame Web star to play an undisclosed role in an upcoming Star Wars project. The inside who broke this, DanielRPK, notably used the word “eyed”, suggesting that Dakota Johnson was not yet in talks about the studio for the role.
Who Could Dakota Johnson Play In Star Wars?
There’s two hitches when discussing a rumor like this. The first is that Star Wars is already a very fleshed-out universe, making it hard to find existing characters without actors attached. Secondly, given Dakota Johnson likely hasn’t been approached for this role, there’s not much one can speculate about when it comes to the Madame Web star’s career goals and how the franchise fits into them.
The most this rumor can tell fans, if it’s true, is that Disney wants a white actress in her 30s in a (likely) leading role for an upcoming Star Wars project. There’s a lot of films in the works where Dakota Johnson might be able to shine, such as James Mangold’s movie about the origins of the Jedi. However, any speculation beyond that is just wild guessing.
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