Dakota Johnson on directing her first feature film: It's really close to my heart
"I've always felt that I'm not ready to direct a feature. I don't have the confidence. But with her, I feel very protective, and I know her very well, and I just won't let anybody else do it," she stated.The 'Materialists' actor also discussed her approach to projects under her production banner. She emphasised a preference for works that are "either visually or emotionally provocative"."Usually, it's something that is either visually or emotionally provocative. And I don't mean that in a sexual way. I mean it in the sense that it provokes something that is different from what you see on TV right now or on streaming platforms. A lot of them are also female characters. So it's female-centric films where the woman is different from what you see, and complex and nuanced, and maybe an anti-hero that you love," she stated.Johnson previously dabbled in directing, with credits including Coldplay's music video 'Cry Cry Cry' and the short film 'Loser Baby'.On the film front, she was recently seen in 'Materialists', which released on June 13. She featured alongside Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the story. Her performance in the film received positive feedback, further solidifying her standing in the industry.- EndsMust Watch
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