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Elizabeth Banks' next directing project is quite the odd thriller.
Banks has signed on to directCocaine Bear, a Universal Pictures movie inspired a wild real-life story involving a 175-pound bear who ate a duffel bag filled with 70 pounds of smuggled cocaine in Kentucky back in 1985.
The actress previously voiced the character Wyldstyle in Lord and Miller’sLego Moviefranchise.
This is Banks' third time directing after helmingPitch Perfect 2and the 2016Charlie’s Angelsreboot starring Kristen Stewart.
Banks has been open about how hard it is for women in Hollywood to get the nod to direct, especially big movies. In 2015, shetalked to Katie Couricabout stepping behind the camera for the first time.
“You know it’s a really small list of women who get to direct,” she said.
The veteran actress, who has also acted as a producer on several films, decided to begin directing as a way to continuously improve her craft.
“I wanted to use more of myself and my abilities and have more control over the stories I was telling,” she explained.
And adding “director” to her resume has certainly made Banks feel more legitimate in Hollywood. When Couric asked the actress what was the most “badass” thing she’s ever done, she quickly replied, “Directing a movie as a woman is pretty badass,” but noted that being “badass” is certainly open to interpretation.
source: people.com
