Dakota Johnson Set to Direct First Film, Prioritizes Positive Work Environment and Diverse Female Characters

Dakota Johnson, known for her roles in Fifty Shades of Grey, Black Mess, and Suspiria, is set to direct her first feature film. The script is by an autistic actress she worked with, aiming to tell female-centric stories through her production company TeaTime Pictures. Johnson wants to avoid toxic work environments, values viewer impact over box office success, and is interested in playing a psychopath and an action role.

Johnson revealed her plans during a press roundtable at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. She emphasized her close collaboration with the autistic actress and her passion for creating visually and emotionally provocative projects, particularly focusing on complex female characters.

As a producer, Johnson prioritizes creating a positive work environment and has a zero-tolerance policy for toxic sets. She believes that success in the film industry should be measured by the impact on viewers rather than box office numbers.

Johnson also discussed her upcoming projects, including the film Materialists and the romantic comedy Splitsville. She expressed her interest in portraying diverse characters, such as a psychopath and in an action film.

Attending film festivals like KVIFF inspires Johnson, who believes in the power of art to connect with people. Despite the challenges of filmmaking, she remains hopeful about the impact of movies in today's world.

According to the source: The Hollywood Reporter.