Zoe Saldaña eyes directorial debut at Locarno Film Festival

Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in blockbuster franchises including Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avatar, has suggested she may soon transition into directing. Speaking to an audience at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, Saldaña remarked that she can only watch others direct for so long before she feels the urge to take control, jokingly adding, "Give me the camera!" She quipped that women often feel they are right—and are frequently correct—and that she would like to prove this to herself in a directorial capacity. Saldaña, who recently received acclaim for her performance in Emilia Pérez, currently holds the record for appearing in the highest-grossing films in cinema history, largely due to her work in James Cameron’s Avatar series and her roles in Star Trek and Guardians of the Galaxy. During the session, she reflected on her career and formative childhood experiences, including watching The Terminator at age seven and navigating industry standards regarding her physical appearance. However, the focus of her discussion remained on her desire to evolve from acting into directing. Her comments were made during her appearance at the Locarno Film Festival, a prominent event in the European cinematic calendar.