Why Rebel Wilson plans to only direct musicals in future
What's the story
Renowned for her role in Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson recently made her directorial debut with an Australian musical comedy titled The Deb.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday night.
Following the screening, Wilson participated in a Q&A session at Roy Thomson Hall, where she revealed that her future directorial ventures would exclusively be musicals.
Musical influence
Wilson's love for musicals rooted in teenage years
Wilson shared that her passion for musicals began during a challenging period in her teenage years.
She said, "When I was a teenager, it was a pretty dark time, and I got to see a musical at 14 years of age, because my dog auditioned for it."
"I saw these people dancing and singing on stage they were so colorful and joyful and that really helped me through my teenage years."
Future plans
Wilson's future directorial ventures to be musicals only
Wilson revealed that she has received two offers to direct musicals in the near future.
She expressed her commitment to this genre by stating, "That's why, if I'm directing more movies, it'll only be musicals and bringing joy and positivity to people."
Apart from direction, Wilson also has experience in production, having bankrolled Isn't It Romantic and The Hustle, among others.
Film synopsis
'The Deb': A glimpse into Wilson's directorial debut
The Deb, set in rural Australia, is a musical comedy produced by Amanda Ghost, Len Blavatnik, and Gregor Cameron through their company Unigram and sister company AI Film.
The film is an adaptation of the original stage musical of the same name.
It follows Taylah Simpkins, a lovable farm girl and high school outcast played by Natalie Abbott, who believes that the upcoming Debutante Ball is her chance for transformation.