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News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Dakota Johnson SLAMS Hollywood Bosses, Says They Are 'Remaking Same Things'
Dakota Johnson thinks Hollywood is in a "bit of a mess" because studios want to focus on remakes and sequels instead of offering audiences something "fresh". Dakota Johnson thinks Hollywood is in a 'bit of a mess" because studios want to focus on remakes and sequels. The Materialists actress suggested people making decisions in the industry 'don't know anything" about movies and just want to capitalise on the success of one project, rather than taking a risk and offering audiences 'fresh" new stories. Appearing on YouTube series Hot Ones, host Sean Evans asked her why she feels 'Hollywood is so risk-averse," as someone who has seen the industry 'up close and personal." She said: 'I think it's hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it's hard when creative decisions are made by people who don't even really watch movies or know anything about them, and that tends to be what's occurring a lot. 'When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that. They want fresh, they want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things, so I don't know, I guess it's all just a bit of a mess right now, isn't it?" Dakota recently insisted her film Madam Web's poor performance wasn't her fault because the film – in which she played Cassie Web, a paramedic who develops psychic abilities following an accident – had 'turned into something else" after she signed up for the project. She told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: 'It wasn't my fault. There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. 'And I think unfortunately with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time." Dakota insisted she doesn't 'have a Band-Aid over it" and isn't too worried about the experience. She said: 'There's no part of me that's like, 'Oh, I'll never do that again' to anything. I've done even tiny movies that didn't do well. Who cares?" Dakota previously suggested she wouldn't make another superhero film following her experience on Madame Web. She told Bustle: 'I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again because I don't make sense in that world. And I know that now. 'Sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it's one thing and then as you're making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you're like, 'Wait, what?' 'But it was a real learning experience, and of course it's not nice to be a part of something that's ripped to shreds, but I can't say that I don't understand." First Published:
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dakota Johnson slams Hollywood bosses: Too focused on 'remaking the same things'
Dakota Johnson thinks Hollywood is in a "bit of a mess" because studios want to focus on remakes and sequels. The Materialists actress suggested people making decisions in the industry "don't know anything" about movies and just want to capitalise on the success of one project, rather than taking a risk and offering audiences "fresh" new stories. Appearing on YouTube series Hot Ones, host Sean Evans asked her why she feels 'Hollywood is so risk-averse,' as someone who has seen the industry 'up close and personal.' She said: 'I think it's hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it's hard when creative decisions are made by people who don't even really watch movies or know anything about them, and that tends to be what's occurring a lot. "When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that. They want fresh, they want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things, so I don't know, I guess it's all just a bit of a mess right now, isn't it?' Dakota recently insisted her film Madam Web's poor performance wasn't her fault because the film - in which she played Cassie Web, a paramedic who develops psychic abilities following an accident - had "turned into something else" after she signed up for the project. She told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: 'It wasn't my fault. There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. 'And I think unfortunately with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time.' Dakota insisted she doesn't "have a Band-Aid over it" and isn't too worried about the experience. She said: 'There's no part of me that's like, 'Oh, I'll never do that again' to anything. I've done even tiny movies that didn't do well. Who cares?' Dakota previously suggested she wouldn't make another superhero film following her experience on Madame Web. She told Bustle: 'I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again because I don't make sense in that world. And I know that now. 'Sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it's one thing and then as you're making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you're like, 'Wait, what?' "But it was a real learning experience, and of course it's not nice to be a part of something that's ripped to shreds, but I can't say that I don't understand.'
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dakota Johnson slams Hollywood bosses: Too focused on 'remaking the same things'
Dakota Johnson thinks Hollywood is in a "bit of a mess" because studios want to focus on remakes and sequels. The Materialists actress suggested people making decisions in the industry "don't know anything" about movies and just want to capitalise on the success of one project, rather than taking a risk and offering audiences "fresh" new stories. Appearing on YouTube series Hot Ones, host Sean Evans asked her why she feels 'Hollywood is so risk-averse,' as someone who has seen the industry 'up close and personal.' She said: 'I think it's hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it's hard when creative decisions are made by people who don't even really watch movies or know anything about them, and that tends to be what's occurring a lot. "When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that. They want fresh, they want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things, so I don't know, I guess it's all just a bit of a mess right now, isn't it?' Dakota recently insisted her film Madam Web's poor performance wasn't her fault because the film - in which she played Cassie Web, a paramedic who develops psychic abilities following an accident - had "turned into something else" after she signed up for the project. She told the Los Angeles Times newspaper: 'It wasn't my fault. There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. 'And I think unfortunately with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time.' Dakota insisted she doesn't "have a Band-Aid over it" and isn't too worried about the experience. She said: 'There's no part of me that's like, 'Oh, I'll never do that again' to anything. I've done even tiny movies that didn't do well. Who cares?' Dakota previously suggested she wouldn't make another superhero film following her experience on Madame Web. She told Bustle: 'I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again because I don't make sense in that world. And I know that now. 'Sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it's one thing and then as you're making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you're like, 'Wait, what?' "But it was a real learning experience, and of course it's not nice to be a part of something that's ripped to shreds, but I can't say that I don't understand.'
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dakota Johnson says Madame Web's failure wasn't her fault: 'Decisions are made by people who don't have a creative bone'
Hollywood star Dakota Johnson has come out in defense of her maiden superhero film Madam Web. Dakota headlined the film as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gains the superpower to see the future after a near-death experience. Directed by SJ Clarkson, the film was considered a box-office bomb with critics claiming it as the worst comic book movie yet. (Also read: 'Finally, the era of rom-coms': Materialists trailer starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal vows fans) The actor, who is busy promoting her latest Materialists with director Celine Song, looked back at the film's poor performance in an interview with LA Times and said, "It isn't my fault. There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body," Dakota said. "And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. And I think unfortunately with Madame Web, it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time," she added. Dakota is currently doing press rounds to promote her latest romantic-comedy Materialists that also stars Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. Directed by Celine Song, the film is already generating a lot of buzz and fans are hoping that it would revive the old-school romantic comedy genre in Hollywood. Dakota plays Lucy, a savvy matchmaker caught in a romantic triangle. The film follows her journey as she navigates her feeling for her charming ex played by Chris and a new suave, suitor enacted by Pedro. The film is set to hit the theaters on June 13.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Dakota Johnson Admits She ‘Didn't Know' Verity Before Accepting Role; Reveals BTS Details Amid Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively Feud
Trigger warning: This article contains mention of sexual harassment. Dakota Johnson 's unfiltered nature is one of the reasons people love her so much. The actress, who attended this year's Cannes Film Festival, spoke with Deadline about her upcoming project, Verity, which also stars Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett. The film is based on Colleen Hoover 's novel of the same name. Talking about the project, Johnson said they had just completed filming. She admitted she 'didn't know' what Verity was before receiving the script. The 50 Shades of Grey star added, 'It's based on a Colleen Hoover novel that I guess is quite popular. People are really into it.' When the outlet mentioned the huge following the author has, Dakota Johnson called Hoover a 'funny' and 'cool person.' She continued, 'But yeah, it's Josh Hartnett, Anne Hathaway, and me. I mean, obviously, everyone knows what it's about from the book — it's about a ghostwriter who goes to finish the novels of a very established writer because she had been in an accident.' The Madam Web star added, "So, she moves into the house with her and her husband and their kid and then all of these really weird twists and turns take place. It's juicy." Fans of the original book are excited to see the project come to life, with hype around the film building, especially on social media. The hype surrounding Hoover's novel mirrors what happened with It Ends With Us when its film adaptation was announced. That buzz soon shifted focus to the legal drama between the film's co-stars, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. In December 2024, the Shallows star reportedly accused the Jane the Virgin actor of sexual harassment. Baldoni later countersued her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation.
