As she reflects upon her extensive and diverse body of work, which is soon to be enriched by the upcoming film Babygirl, Nicole Kidman remarks on the apparent uphill battle in securing greenlights for projects today, particularly if they lack the mass appeal of blockbuster franchises. "The landscape has grown treacherous," she confided in a recent interview with Vanity Fair. "Indeed, every endeavor feels daunting. Perhaps not Deadpool, but there's hardly anything that inspires an immediate, 'This is it! Let's roll the dice.' Perhaps it's just the nature of my pursuits. [Chuckles] It seems we're all grappling with this shift; fewer shows are being produced, fewer films are being made. I sense it profoundly. I'm confident others in the industry do too. The crews feel it, the writers feel it."
When inquired if this heightened challenge fills her with apprehension, the Oscar-winner pondered, "Well, I'm not certain if it terrifies me. It necessitates finding the right allies, pooling our strengths, and maintaining focus so that we have the vitality and drive to press on. Yet, it's never been a rose garden. I embarked on this journey at 14, so I've witnessed many seasons come and go."
Elsewhere in the interview, Kidman unveiled a wishlist of directors she dreams of collaborating with, citing the Oscar-winning director of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow, and the director of Licorice Pizza, Paul Thomas Anderson. Intriguingly, the star of The Expats threw a subtle yet perceptible hint at Martin Scorsese, stating, "I've always expressed my wish to work with Scorsese, but only if he directs a film centered on women."
Currently immersed in pre-production for Prime Video's Scarpetta, a gripping mystery thriller adapted from Patricia Cornwell's acclaimed novel series, Kidman will not only star but also executive produce alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, who shares these dual responsibilities. Following that, audiences will catch Kidman in Halina Reijn's erotic thriller Babygirl, opposite Harris Dickinson, which is set to ignite theaters on Christmas Day.
