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08-07-2025
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Dakota Johnson: ‘I Dream of Playing' a Psychopath
Dakota Johnson is widening her web of roles. The 'Materialists' and 'Madame Web' star voiced her goals of appearing in an action film and playing a 'psychopath.' 'There are roles that I dream of playing,' Johnson said during the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, via THR. 'I would love to play a psychopath, would love to do an action film.' More from IndieWire Scarlett Johansson Was Welcomed to the 'Jurassic World' Family by Bryce Dallas Howard with a 'Long Email' Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen Want to Help You Get Your Movie Made The actress/producer also said she is planning a feature directorial debut, reuniting with 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' star Vanessa Burghardt for the potential film. Burghardt wrote the script. 'I think I will direct a feature, a very small one, hopefully soon. And it's really close to my heart and very close to [my production banner] TeaTime,' Johnson said. 'We're making it with Vanessa Burghardt, who played my daughter in 'Cha Cha Real Smooth.' She's an incredible autistic actress.' Johnson continued, '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. I can see this world, so I just won't let anybody else do it. That's the real answer.' Johnson previously directed the TIFF-selected short film 'Loser Baby.' She said while at Karlovy Vary that as a producer, she looks for projects that elicit a visceral response. '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 than what you see on TV right now or on streaming platforms,' she said of projects that TeaTime greenlights. '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 added that projects could even feature a woman character 'who maybe does things that you would deem atrocious, but you are really on her side because she's angry.' Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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Dakota Johnson Sets Her Sights on Directing and Action Films: 'I Want to Play a Psychopath'
Dakota Johnson Sets Her Sights on Directing and Action Films: 'I Want to Play a Psychopath' originally appeared on Parade. Dakota Johnson made headlines at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival when she revealed that she's ready to direct her first feature film under her production company, TeaTime. The Madame Web star, 35, revealed during a media roundtable on July 6 that she's close to finalizing the project, describing it as 'very close to her heart.' Johnson — the granddaughter of Hollywood legend Tippi Hedren and daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson — will collaborate with Cha Cha Real Smooth co-star Vanessa Burghardt, whom she described as 'an incredible autistic actress' and someone she 'feels very protective' of. '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,' Johnson said. 'I just won't let anybody else do it.' The announcement comes as Johnson sees a renewed wave of public interest for her upcoming role in the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity as well as her outspoken views on healthy creative work environments and how a film's success should be measured. "I think that the barometer for that is shifting right now," she said at the roundtable. "It's hard to measure success based on box office numbers now because it's so all over the place." She added: "[Jurassic World Rebirth] slayed, and of course, they knew that it was going to do really well, but it did so well. I feel so excited that people are going to the movie theater. Even Materialists did so well for a tiny little movie, and that's really, really exciting." When it comes to future roles, Johnson made her aspirations clear. 'There are roles that I dream of playing,' she shared. 'I would love to play a psychopath, [I] would love to do an action film.' Whatever comes next, one thing is certain: Dakota Johnson is carving her own path on her own terms. Dakota Johnson Sets Her Sights on Directing and Action Films: 'I Want to Play a Psychopath' first appeared on Parade on Jul 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Dakota Johnson on directing her first feature film: It's really close to my heart
Actor Dakota Johnson, renowned for her roles in films like the 'Fifty Shades' series, recently shared her plans to direct her first feature film. The announcement was made at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where she expressed her interest in directing a project close to her 35-year-old said, "I think I will direct a feature, a very small one, hopefully soon. And it's really close to my heart and very close to 'TeaTime'. We're making it with Vanessa Burghardt, who played my daughter in 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'. She's an incredible autistic actor," Johnson shared. As per a Hollywood Reporter report, the script of the film is by admitted that she always felt unprepared to direct a feature. However, her connection with Burghardt inspired her to take on this new challenge. "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 '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 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
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dakota Johnson wants to direct and create female-centric films; she desires to play a psychopath and an action role
Dakota Johnson , the 'Materialist' star, has an aim and a dream to achieve in Hollywood, and she is not wasting time. The 35-year-old wants to direct her own feature film, continue to tell female-centric stories through her production house, avoid 'toxic sets,' and measure the success of the film through viewer impact rather than box office. Additionally, she has a desire to play a psychopath in the film and an action role. Dakota Johnson wants to direct... In a press roundtable at the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) in the Czech Republic, Johnson was asked whether she would be contributing beyond acting and producing in the film industry. She said, 'I think I will direct a feature, a very small one, hopefully soon. And it's really close to my heart and very close to TeaTime. We're making it with Vanessa Burghardt, who played my daughter in Cha Cha Real Smooth. She's an incredible autistic actress,' adding that she was always scared, but she feels protective and won't let anybody else direct the film with Burghadt. Real, Provocative, Complex When asked about what projects she wishes to do, Dakota highlighted that she would be focusing on female-centric visions that feel real, provocative, and complex. 'I mean it in [the sense] that it provokes something that is different than what you see on TV right now or on streaming platforms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 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 said, adding that the females would likely do something atrocious, but the audience would be on her side because she is angry. Dakota Johnson is not wasting time on toxic sets... Moreover, Dakota seemed firm on producing her films through her banner as she couldn't waste any more time on toxic sets. When producing her projects, she gets to handpick what and whom she wants on the film sets, creating a healthy environment. Additionally, the actress remarked that the measures of a 'successful film' are evolving, and are more than just box office numbers, because they are all over the place. Dakota said that success is more when people come up to you and say that they loved the film. A psychopath and an action film When she was asked about the characters or roles she would love to play in the future. The actress said, 'There are roles that I dream of playing. I would love to play a psychopath, would love to do an action film,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Mint
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Dakota Johnson talks about directing her first feature, avoiding 'toxic sets'
Washington DC [US], July 7 (ANI): Dakota Johnson, who is known for 'Fifty Shades of Grey', 'Black Mass', 'How to Be Single', and many others, shared her plans for directing her first feature based on a script by an autistic actress she has acted with in a film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I think I will direct a feature, a very small one, hopefully soon. And it's really close to my heart and very close to TeaTime. We're making it with Vanessa Burghardt, who played my daughter in Cha Cha Real Smooth. She's an incredible autistic actress, " she said in an interview. The star shared, "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," according to The Hollywood Reporter. As a director, Johnson has already directed the Coldplay music video "Cry Cry Cry" and the short film "Loser Baby." She wants to continue telling female-centric stories through her TeaTime Pictures and avoid "toxic sets." When asked what attracted her to do TeaTime projects, she shared, "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," according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I can't waste time on toxic sets anymore," Johnson said. "With producing, that's one of the perks," she added. "Now, ... being a producer and developing my own films, I can choose all the people," she said. She also shared that the parameter to measure the success of projects is changing, "I think that the barometer for that is shifting right now. It's hard to measure success based on box office numbers now, because it's so all over the place," she said, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Johnson added, "It's really hard to make movies right now and to get people to believe in what you want to say. I don't think movies will save the world, by no means, but I do think it's nice to have them around." Johnson made her film debut at the age of 10 in Antonio Banderas' 1999 movie, Crazy in Alabama. In 2010, she appeared in David Fincher's The Social Network. Her recent credits have included the likes of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter (2021) and Carrie Cracknell's Persuasion (2022). She next stars in Amazon's Michael Showalter-directed romance thriller Verity, opposite Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. (ANI)
