Anya Taylor-Joy, the rising star of The Queen’s Gambit, has her eyes on the role of Elsa in a potential live-action Frozen. Will Disney make it happen? Find out more in the video above.
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00:00Anya Taylor-Joy, the rising star known for her roles in The Queen's Gambit and The Menu,
00:05has set high sights on an iconic Disney role. The actress recently revealed that she dreams
00:10of playing Elsa in a potential live-action adaption of Frozen, the hit animated film
00:15that became a cultural phenomenon after its release in 2013. While Taylor-Joy is currently
00:21not officially attached to any Disney project, her enthusiasm for Elsa is evident.
00:265. Sharing excitement and admiration for the character with the film's impact on audiences
00:33worldwide, Taylor-Joy told Vogue, I would love to do a musical because I am a bit addicted to
00:39hard work. I like having an impossible mountain to climb. The idea of having to be able to sing,
00:45dance, and act at the same time would just really thrill me.
00:486. Taylor-Joy's interest in the role comes amid a broader trend of Disney reimagining
00:55its classic animated films as live-action features. The studio has already seen considerable
01:01success with adaptions such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and a live-action Frozen
01:06could be a natural next step. However, Disney has yet to confirm any plans for a remake of the film,
01:12which remains one of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time.
01:157. Additionally, Anya Taylor-Joy is also a trained ballad dancer,
01:21and she credits her dancing skills for where she is now. The actress said that
01:25she sees rhythm in acting and almost hears it as music. As of now, it remains to be seen
01:33whether Disney will move forward with a live-action adaption of Frozen.