You all know how impatient I get when waiting around to find out what Meryl's going to do next. There's been a dearth of projects that showcase her front and center over the past three years. I'm hoping we receive news soon of something exciting on the horizon. A lead role in a film would be great, but also would a juicy limited series. As much as I'd love to see Meryl in a play, we can only watch that once so I tend toward wanting something on screen.
What do you think we'll get from her next?
I voted for what I felt most likely (feature film SUPPORTING role) because that feels the most realistic. What my hearts wants is a limited series lead role as I think it would give her the best opportunity to give us a dynamic, complex role. We can't keep pretending institutional ageism isn't alive and well in filmmaking and informing what stories are getting made, and almost certainly impacting Meryl just as much as everyone else in her generation.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right, Darcy regarding the ageism. There just aren't going to be a lot of options. And I agree that I think my preference would be a lead in a limited series. Really let her expand on a role and dig deep. We haven't seen a lead role from her over the course of something like 6-10 episodes of something.
DeleteI have gut feeling we might see Streep in something international, like a British or European production. The UK is still making screen content with actresses of Streep’s age and above. She’s regularly cycled through the Brit/Euro market throughout her career. Or something even more left—field.
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DeleteNot my main preference but I'd also love to see Meryl reclaim her "summer release" spot for a well-written, adult-orientated movie that counter the usual summer blockbusters. Would be great to see her break that ceiling yet again by being a female box-office star in her 70s!
ReplyDeleteBreaking news concerning alleged divorce of Meryl and Don Gummer. Could this be the reason for this so long pause in her carreer acting with prominent roles.
ReplyDeleteI'd guess it was all sorts of reasons including her family life, limited opportunities, COVID, possibly wanting to slow down as she deserves.
DeleteVery sorry to hear the news today but seeing Meryl out collecting an award from Royalty in recent pictures she looks terrific.
“I am one of those who think Meryl is a great actress. I don’t elevate her to the goddess level, but she does get first crack at all the women’s roles. If other women had the same shots she’s had, they could equal her.” She even added a more personal dig. “If her household runs as perfectly as her press would have us believe, I’ll slash my throat.”
DeleteI beg to differ. Meryl was born to play certain roles just like other actresses for their iconic performances. I know the actress that said what you'd posted. Don't agree with her.
DeleteMeryl can be separated from her husband and still be a better actor than Susan Sarandon...or anybody else for that matter.
DeleteI’d never encountered that quote from Sarandon, which was apparently from around 1989. Considering what happened to both careers (and families) over the decades following, it was as shortsighted as it was mean. I was under the impression she was more collegial than that.
DeleteAnd also inaccurate. While some actresses may have been able to do well in some of Meryl's roles I believe there's no one capable of tackling the sheer breadth of characters Meryl has inhabited so convincingly over her long career. I still find it astonishing she filmed Sophie's Choice and Silkwood almost back to back for instance.
DeleteThis sad news feels like an “a-ha” moment. Clearly a big chunk of reassessment has been underway while lighter fare in smaller roles became the focus. Even the biggest of Streep’s roles in this period (‘Let Them All Talk’ … prescient title) was a limited time commitment with its improvised approach. Well, love and understanding to them all. I don’t feel there’s any mystery now about the career trajectory after The Post.
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