SCOTT PILGRIM DIRECTOR TACKLES RAUNCHY CULT CLASSIC REMAKE WITH SYDNEY SWEENEY

Edgar Wright, known for directing "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World", is reportedly in discussion to direct a remake of the 1968 cult classic "Barbarella", which is set to feature "Euphoria" actress Sydney Sweeney. Wright's last directorial venture was the 2021 film "Last Night in Soho", and he is also working on a remake of "The Running Man" starring Glen Powell. While the "Barbarella" project appears to be in the early stages, with Wright engaged in "The Running Man" and Sweeney's bustling schedule, the screenplay negotiations are currently being discussed with writers Jane Goldman and Honey Ross, who have a strong track record with films like "X-Men: First Class" and "Kingsman: The Secret Service".

Originally released in 1968 and based on a French comic, "Barbarella" follows the story of the titular character played by Jane Fonda, who is tasked with retrieving Durand Durand from a distant planetary system. Despite its initial reception, the movie has gained a cult following, and the remake might offer the opportunity for a resurgence.

The original "Barbarella" movie depicted the space-travelling adventures of its main character, who, under orders from the President of Earth, seeks to find a missing scientist named Durand Durand in a distant galaxy. The film, starring Jane Fonda, has become a cult classic due to its camp aesthetic and sci-fi elements.

"Barbarella" has been remembered as much for its surreal visuals and overt sexual themes as for its narrative, often celebrated for its production design and iconic portrayal by Jane Fonda. The news about a potential remake indicates a resurgence of interest in the property and could introduce "Barbarella" to a new generation of viewers familiar with Wright's dynamic directing style and Sweeney's rapidly rising star power.