According to her agent, Gerwig is now looking to move beyond the indie dramas she was known for: "Her ambition is not to be the biggest woman director, but [rather] a big studio director,” via The New Yorker.
That’s her decision and it should be respected. She needs to make a living, that’s understandable. So, anybody dying to see something in the same vein as “Lady Bird” will be disappointed.
This does make sense in the context of today’s news. After “Barbie,” Gerwig will team-up with Netflix on two “Chronicles of Narnia” movies. This project will be probably take up years of her life to make.
No surprise, “Practical Magic 2” is not doing well with critics. We all saw it coming. The first was also hammered with bad reviews. The only reason we’re getting a sequel is due to its cult base and ‘90s nostalgia.