Rebel Wilson wants to "transition" into more dramatic film roles.
The 39-year-old actress is keen to try her hand at more serious movie roles – after making her name in comedic parts – and says it was "really special" appearing in the Oscar nominated movie, ‘Jojo Rabbit’.
Talking about the film, she explained: "Gosh, I’m so proud to be a part of that. It was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. I’m trying to transition to more dramatic roles in film, so that movie is a really special one to be a part of."
Rebel was disappointed how ‘Cats’ did at the box office because she feels it is such an "artistic" movie, with an "incredible international cast".
She added: "I wish ‘Cats’ had done better at the box office. It’s such an artistic movie, with all-live singing and dancing. It’s an incredible international cast. I feel like people were a bit scared of it, and the new technology. They thought it was a bit freaky or something. But hopefully people find it later. Sometimes with musicals that are a bit obscure … ‘Rocky Horror’ kind of bombed when it came out and now it’s a cult classic. So hopefully ‘Cats’ finds a new life when it comes out on streaming services and is able to be downloaded.
Rebel is writing her own movie ‘Seoul Girls’, which is set in the world of K-pop.
Speaking to Australia’s Stellar magazine: "It’s challenging because this is the first movie I’ve written, and I’m learning a lot. It’s very much in the vein of ‘Pitch Perfect’. It’s a really diverse bunch of teenage girls. I think it’s a great opportunity. I was given those opportunities when I was younger, so I just want to pass that on to other people. I’m obviously in a position of power now in the entertainment industry and it’s important to take on the responsibility with diversity and different representation, whether it’s ethnicity or body type or whatever."
Rebel Wilson wants to ‘transition’ into dramatic film roles
