Will Bella Ramsey Play Joan of Arc? Explained
Is Bella Ramsey eyeing the next Baz Luhrmann big hit? Here's what we know.
Back in September of last year, Deadline confirmed that the next Baz Luhrmann film would be called Jehanne d'Arc. Since then, we've all been waiting for the cast announcement, but it's been pretty, pretty quiet.
Until recently, when rumors of Bella Ramsey as a potential Joan of Arc began to surface.
Bella Ramsey as Joan of Arc? Separating Fact from Fiction
The speculation comes from entertainment insider Daniel Richtman, who shared that The Last of Us star has expressed interest in the role (via Fiction Horizon).
However, neither Ramsey's representatives nor Luhrmann's team have officially commented on these reports.
So for now, the rumor remains just that — a rumor.
Fans’ Reaction to Bella Ramsey as the Potential Joan of Arc
Although nothing is official, the fans have spoken. Some don't mind Ramsey being considered for the role of Joan of Arc, while others are not so happy about the news.
“I still remember Leelee Sobieski as Joan. Guess it’s do for an update, let’s hope it’s better than Elvis,” Redditor sethsom3thing wrote.
“Zendaya or Ramsey are our only choices in modern Hollywood, huh? Why are we still here? Just to suffer?” Redditor C0nst4nt1nu5 pointed out.
“They should make a witchhunt movie. Starring Bella Ramsey, Kelly Marie Tran, Rachel Zegler, and Brie Larson,” Redditor lkodl joked.
Could Bella Ramsey Pull Off Joan of Arc?
If you look at Ramsey's track record, there's plenty of evidence to suggest that they could bring something special to the role. Do they know how to portray some complex emotions? Yep. Are they able to transform into a completely different person? Check.
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The Last of Us and Game of Thrones are just a tip of the iceberg, and if you dig deeper, you’ll find some impressive gems in Ramsey's filmography.
However, is that what we really want right now?
Joan of Arc Should Be Played by an Unknown Name
While big names like Bella Ramsey bring attention to a project, it does get tiring of seeing the same people over and over again. Joan of Arc's story is about an ordinary girl who became something special. Wouldn't it be more fitting to have someone we've never seen before?
When you cast an unknown actor, the audience doesn't bring any baggage from their previous roles. They're just seeing Joan. And with a story like this, isn't that the most important thing?
