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Actress Jessica Henwick Pivots From Acting to Directing
20 Feb
Summary
- Jessica Henwick seeks to transition from acting to directing her debut feature.
- She relates to her character Ruth's rejection of the "dream big" mantra.
- Henwick is focusing on her directorial aspirations over more acting roles.
Actress Jessica Henwick is contemplating a significant career shift, moving from acting to writing and directing.
She finds a strong connection with her character Ruth in "How to Make a Killing," who questions the societal pressure to "dream big." Henwick shares that this sentiment resonates with her own evolving perspective on ambition and happiness.
Henwick's short film "Bus Girl" received a BAFTA nomination, fueling her passion for filmmaking. She is currently seeking funding for her directorial debut feature, aiming to begin shooting within the next year.
While Henwick will continue acting, with upcoming roles in "Vladimir" and "Silo," her primary excitement lies in pursuing her writing and directing aspirations.
She recently visited the set of "Daredevil: Born Again" and expressed confidence in the upcoming season's quality, though she will not be reprising her role as Colleen Wing.
