According to Deadline, Euphoria breakout Sydney Sweeney has been tapped for the leading role in Sony Pictures’ newest film adaptation of Barbarella, based on Jean-Claude Forest’s French comic book series of the same name. In addition to starring, Sweeney is also expected to serve as an executive producer.
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The Barbarella movie is currently in the early stages of development. Sweeney is set to take on the titular role of the iconic space adventurer, who was originally portrayed by Jane Fonda in the cult classic 1968 film adaptation. As of now, there is no director or writer attached to the project.
The story follows an astronaut who serves as a representative of the United Earth government. She’s tasked to go on an adventure in search of the scientist Durand Durand, who created a weapon called the Positronic Ray which could potentially endanger the galaxy.
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Besides her role as Cassie Howard in Euphoria, she’s also best known for appearing in last year’s The White Lotus series. The upcoming project will be Sweeney’s latest collaboration with Sony as she’s currently in production for the studio’s upcoming live-action Marvel film Madame Web.
