October 23rd 2024.
Zoe Saldana has recently sparked hope for a sequel to the beloved 00s teen classic, Crossroads. The Marvel star, now 46, portrayed the popular high schooler Kit in the road trip movie, which follows three friends on a journey of self-discovery after graduating. Despite its mixed reception upon its release in 2002, Crossroads has since been hailed as a coming-of-age classic due to its raw portrayal of three Georgia teens on the brink of adulthood – a message perfectly encapsulated by its tagline, "Dreams change, friends last forever." Alongside Saldana, the film also stars Britney Spears, Anson Mount, and Kim Cattrall.
In today's era of endless reboots and surprise sequels, there is a growing appetite for revisiting beloved stories and characters. And Saldana is all for it. During a game of "Know Their Lines" with Variety, the Hollywood star expressed her enthusiasm for a second installment of Crossroads. "Why not?" she exclaimed, adding that it would only work if the original cast came back, including Britney Spears, Taryn Manning, and Anson Mount. Saldana believes that writing realistic scenarios for the characters would make for a beautiful sequel.
The Avatar actor also had nothing but praise for her co-star Britney Spears, who left her starstruck on set. Saldana reminisced, "It was so fun, but it was also, like, the first time that I was around a big pop star. And she was just so sought after, and yet, she was so down to earth and kind and approachable." The entire production of Crossroads was a female-heavy one, which was particularly inspiring for Saldana as she was still at the beginning of her career. "Being around an all-woman world gave me just a nice little kick," she shared. "I was like, 'Oh, I wanna be like this all the time.'"
Saldana also expressed her joy at seeing sequels for films across genres and time periods, saying, "We've been living the last 20 years in the world of sequels. Usually, you thought that sequels were only for action movies or superhero movies, and now, sequels can live in all kinds of genres." However, whether Saldana's wishes will come true remains to be seen, especially considering Britney Spears' tumultuous experience filming Crossroads. In her 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, the "Toxic" singer explained that the movie marked the beginning and end of her acting career. "My problem wasn't with anyone involved in the production but with what acting did to my mind," she wrote.
As for Saldana, her career has only flourished since her Crossroads days, with her most recent role being in the critically acclaimed film Emilia Perez, in which she stars opposite Selena Gomez. There is even Oscar buzz surrounding her portrayal of high-powered lawyer Rita. However, Saldana remains humble and focused on the present, saying, "Whatever the outcome, I want to make sure that it doesn't take away the fact that Emilia Pérez was impactful in my life." She added, "It gave me a lot, and I gave a lot for it. If I get the recognition, it would be a dream come true, but I'm taking it day by day."
For those feeling nostalgic, Crossroads is currently available to stream on Netflix. Who knows, maybe with enough demand, we could see our favorite trio reunite for a sequel. As the saying goes, "Dreams change, but friends last forever."
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