Dakota Johnson is enthusiastically sharing insights about her upcoming journey into film directing, emphasizing the profound significance of this project in her career. The acclaimed actress, now 35 years old, had previously announced her intentions to helm her first feature film in May 2025. Recently, she elaborated on her motivations for pursuing this endeavor, despite expressing a sense of unpreparedness for such a pivotal role in the film industry.
During a candid roundtable press conference at the prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Sunday, July 6, held in the beautiful Czech Republic, Dakota shared her heartfelt thoughts.
Continue reading to discover more about Dakota Johnson’s directorial aspirations…
In this exciting venture, she will be directing a film that has been penned by the talented young actress Vanessa Burghardt, who also starred alongside her in the acclaimed movie Cha Cha Real Smooth.
“I envision directing a feature film, a small one, very soon. This project is incredibly meaningful to me and is closely associated with TeaTime. We are collaborating with Vanessa Burghardt, who portrayed my daughter in Cha Cha Real Smooth. She is an exceptionally talented autistic actress,” Dakota shared with THR.
Furthermore, she expressed, “There has always been a part of me that feels unprepared to take on directing a feature. My confidence has been lacking. However, with her, I feel a deep sense of protectiveness, and our familiarity makes it impossible for me to let anyone else take the reins.”
Dakota was recently spotted enjoying a beach vacation alongside another well-known celebrity this week!
