As a long-time fan of Nicole Kidman’s captivating performances and her knack for choosing diverse roles, I can’t help but feel thrilled about her aspirations to work with an impressive array of directors. From Martin Scorsese to Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Michael Haneke, Kidman’s wish list is nothing short of a dream roster for cinema enthusiasts like me.


Earlier this year, Nicole Kidman garnered widespread attention when she was honored with the AFI Life Achievement award. During her speech, she named every director she’s collaborated with throughout her career, which included the likes of Stanley Kubrick, Jane Campion, Gus Van Sant, Yorgos Lanthimos, Sofia Coppola, and many others. However, Kidman admitted to Vanity Fair that her aspirations for directors she’d like to work with in the future are still extensive.

Ever since I expressed my desire to collaborate with Martin Scorsese on a project featuring women, my wish list has expanded. I’d be thrilled to work with Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee, and Paul Thomas Anderson. I’ve long admired the work of Michael Haneke as well. There’s a multitude of promising new directors emerging, and I’m eagerly anticipating discovering more talented individuals.

Kidman also expressed her excitement when someone who’s been diligently working for a long time finally finds their groove, as she did with Karyn Kusama on ‘Destroyer.’ At one point, Kusama was struggling to get her projects off the ground and wasn’t getting the opportunities she desired.

Although Scorsese’s films often feature male protagonists, he has previously directed female-led movies like the 1974 drama “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” which starred Ellen Burstyn and earned her an Oscar nomination. In his latest directorial project, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Lily Gladstone played a significant role alongside male stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Her performance in this film won her a Golden Globe and she was also nominated for an Oscar for best actor.

It seems Nicole Kidman may be advocating for a more gender-balanced cast when collaborating with Scorsese, who has faced criticism regarding his female characters in the past. The release of “The Irishman” sparked debate due to Anna Paquin’s role primarily consisting of silence; she had only one line of dialogue in the nearly three-and-a-half hour film, a decision made intentionally by Scorsese.

Scorsese stated that he insisted on adding more scenes with Peggy so she could watch over things. Not just as an observer, but also a part of the story and the group. She knows Frank well, so her presence speaks volumes without the need for words. When she’s watching him eat cereal, listening to the news about Joey Gallo’s death, her expression – it’s clear that it’s him.

Scorsese went on to say, “Anna Paquin, who delivers a fantastic performance in the movie, speaks just one line. Yet her character understands everything without words – it’s this daughter that Frank is drawn to, the one he yearns for love, but she stops speaking to him after discovering his wrongdoings.

Head over to Vanity Fair’s website to read Kidman’s latest interview in its entirety.

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2024-11-13 19:46