With her notable function on Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney is perhaps one in all tv’s hottest stars of as we speak, however she’s nonetheless discovering herself getting starstruck on set. Set for a 2024 launch, Madame Web is presently in manufacturing with Dakota Johnson on board to star because the titular clairvoyant. Sweeney can also be among the many officially-announced solid members, although particulars on her function have not but been revealed.
Per Variety, Sweeney touched on her involvement with Madame Web throughout a chat on the LACMA Art & Film Gala. While she will’t give out any spoilers concerning the movie itself, she defined why she’s had some points with manufacturing. Sweeney clarifies that as a 50 Shades of Grey fan, she’s been lengthy been excessive up on Johnson.
“I was a little nervous. I have to say — I snuck 50 Shades of Grey in high school. My parents didn’t let me watch it and I watched it. So I’m a huge fan of her. She’s so hot.”
When pressed if she’d personally relayed that to Johnson, Sweeney added:
“No! But, Dakota, you’re hot and I loved working with you.”
Along with Johnson and Sweeney, Madame Web will function Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet. S. J. Clarkson is directing the movie with a screenplay by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama. Madame Web is part of Sony’s Marvel Universe that additionally consists of Morbius and the Venom movies.
What’s Next for Sydney Sweeney?
Currently, Sweeney is engaged on the third season of the acclaimed HBO present Euphoria. Once season 3 wraps, she’ll be again to filming her subsequent film, and this time within the lead function. She’s been solid to play the titular character in an upcoming Barbarella remake, succeeding Jane Fonda. Sweeney stated that manufacturing will begin on Barbarella as soon as season 3 of Euphoria is within the can. It was additionally reported this 12 months that Sweeney joined the solid of the upcoming film National Anthem.
Sweeney just lately appeared in The White Lotus on HBO following roles in different exhibits like The Handmaid’s Tale, Sharp Objects, and Robot Chicken. She additionally appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019 and has since appeared in different movies resembling Downfalls High, The Voyeurs, and Night Teeth.
Madame Web will likely be launched in film theaters on Feb. 16, 2024.