Zoë Kravitz is taking on a new role- she’s making her directorial debut with a thriller! Zoë is well known for her acting, but now she’s stepping behind the camera. The movie was originally called “Pussy Island” but getting it made wasn’t easy for Zoë due to the, um, attention-grabbing title.
In a real talk interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zoë opened up about the challenges. She said people just aren’t comfortable with the word “pussy” yet. The film groups that rate movies and the theaters showing it both had issues. Zoë even said some women told her they wouldn’t want to see a movie called that!
As a first-time director, Zoë had to listen to what audiences thought. “I want people to actually see the movie,” she said. “And I want them to feel okay watching it.” So in the end, she decided to change the name.
The movie is now called “Blink Twice.” It’s about a cocktail waitress named Frida who meets a tech billionaire on his private island. But things may not be what they seem…
Even with the new title, Zoë thinks the story behind the original title is still present. “Everything happens for a reason,” she said. “And I think ‘Blink Twice’ really focuses the movie well.” It looks like an intense thriller with a great cast including Naomie Ackie and Channing Tatum.
Directing your first film can’t be easy. Through this title change experience, Zoë learned about finding the right balance between her artistic vision and what audiences will accept. While “Pussy Island” wasn’t meant to be, movie fans have “Blink Twice” to look forward to this August!
