Variety is reporting that Casino Royale scribes, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, are currently penning a script for a remake of Barbarella. The original 1968 feature starred Jane Fonda in the title role described by Variety as a kittenish sexpot. A plot synopsis of the film at IMDb gives us this:
The year is 40,000. Peacefully floating around in zero-gravity Barbarella (Jane Fonda) is suddenly interrupted by a call from the President of Earth. A young scientist, Durand Durand, is threatening the ancient universal peace and Barbarella is the chosen one to find him and save the world. During her mission, Barbarella never finds herself in a situation where it isn’t possible to lose at least part of her already minimal dressing.
“Barbarella is the ultimate science-fiction adventure heroine: smart, strong funny and sexy,” producer Dino De Laurentiis said. “I’m excited to reintroduce Barbarella to a new generation of moviegoers.”
In other Purvis and Wade news they apparently just turned in their draft for the 22nd installment of the Bond franchise and will make Barbarella their next project.
Word is that De Laurentiis will take his time with Barbarella and will look to secure distribution rights once the script is done and a star is attached.
