With films like The Painted Veil Naomi Watt’s has been working hard to get down off that Empire States Building scene and away from what King Kong did to her career. HR reports that her most recent foray into acting with a capitol “A” will be the film My Name is Jody Williams, in which she plays a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
King Kong is just about the only fluff piece on Watt’s extremely legit resume. With films like 21 Grams, Eastern Promises, and Mulholland Dr. Watts has shown her capability. She’s worked with the likes of David Cronenberg, David Lynch and David O. Russell. So why is King Kong the first thing I think of when I hear her name? Maybe it’s because she immerses herself in parts so seamlessly that I am unable to pick the Watts out of the character. Or maybe it’s because I’m still pissed that I spent ten dollars on that three hour stinker and my anger is bleeding over into her territory.
Either way, My Name is Jody Williams looks like a winner. It’s about a woman who quits her job as a teacher to follow her dream of being a global activist. She eventually gets involved the land mines that lead her to winning the Peace Prize. It sounds like an Erin Brockovich reboot with less cleavage and more political correctness.
HR reports that Audrey Wells (The Truth About Cats and Dogs) is set to write and direct.
