Anne Hathaway recently expressed her heartfelt desire to star in a Christmas movie, revealing that it has been a long-standing wish on her bucket list. In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, she shared her enthusiasm for the festive genre, stating, "I haven’t made a great Christmas movie. I know that’s a weird bucket list thing, but I’m desperate to make a Christmas movie."
Key Takeaways
- Anne Hathaway is eager to create a Christmas movie, calling it a "weird bucket list thing."
- She reflects on her gratitude for her diverse career in film, acknowledging the various genres she has explored.
- Hathaway is also excited about upcoming sequels to her beloved films, "The Princess Diaries" and "The Devil Wears Prada."
- She is currently involved in a top-secret project with Christopher Nolan, alongside a star-studded cast.
Hathaway’s yearning for a Christmas film comes with a sense of appreciation for her career trajectory. She noted, "There’s a lot of different ways your career can go as an actor, and I’m very, very, very aware of that. I’m genuinely amazed that this is the version that I’m having."
The actress emphasized the uniqueness of her profession, stating, "It’s such an unusual job that you sign up for, and I’ve never felt like I’ve — perhaps some people who only make billion-grossing movies can feel this way, but if you love independent cinema as much as I do, you’re always grateful for the jobs that keep the lights on and being able to go back and forth between the two of them."
Upcoming Projects
In addition to her Christmas movie aspirations, Hathaway is thrilled about the planned sequels for her iconic films. She expressed her fond memories of working on both "The Princess Diaries" and "The Devil Wears Prada," stating, "I was so beautifully cared for on both of those films. I was a baby, like a legal child, when I made Princess Diaries — I turned 18 while we were making it."
Hathaway is eager to bring her experience and knowledge to these projects, saying, "I’m so excited that now I can do that for other people, that now I have the knowledge and the experience and the confidence to take care of other people on sets in which I’m looked at as a leader."
Collaboration with Christopher Nolan
Hathaway is also set to star in an upcoming film with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, which remains untitled. The project boasts an impressive cast, including Zendaya, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o. Hathaway shared her excitement about working with Nolan again, stating, "To be invited into their world is, I mean, I know from experience it’s one of the best places you can find yourself."
Reflecting on her collaboration with Nolan, she added, "Getting to be invited twice really felt like something, three felt like it would’ve been greedy, so I never let myself hope that that would happen, and that it has makes me emotional, to be perfectly honest. It makes me feel like I’m doing something right."
As Hathaway continues to navigate her career, her desire for a Christmas movie highlights her passion for storytelling and her eagerness to explore new creative avenues. With her upcoming projects and a hopeful holiday film on the horizon, fans can look forward to more of Hathaway’s enchanting performances in the future.
Sources
- Anne Hathaway Wants to Do a Christmas Movie, Offers Chris Nolan Update, The Hollywood Reporter.
- Anne Hathaway Is “Desperate” to Be in a Christmas Movie – IMDb, IMDb.
