Elizabeth Banks is open to the idea of making a sequel to the film “Cocaine Bear.” In a recent conversation with Rolling Stone, the director and actress expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating that she had a great time working on the film. “I loved how subversive, crazy, silly, and funny it was,” she said. “I loved surprising people with the cast. We had a lot of fun, and if I got the opportunity to surprise the audience and delight myself again, I would take it.”
Banks also shared that she hoped directing “Cocaine Bear” would demonstrate her ability to helm big, fun, and bloody genre pictures, in addition to her previous projects like “Pitch Perfect 2” and “Charlie’s Angels.” Her diverse directing interests mirror her acting career, where she has worked across a wide range of genres.
The film “Cocaine Bear” came to Banks during the pandemic when everyone was locked away. She was drawn to the sense of fun in the story and its underlying message about mankind’s culpability in nature’s demise. The film speaks to her on multiple levels, and she is eager to continue surprising and engaging audiences.
In addition to discussing “Cocaine Bear,” Banks talked about her newest film, “The Beanie Bubble.” The film explores the Beanie Baby phenomenon that gripped America in the 1990s and early 2000s, taking an in-depth look at how the craze came to be. Banks believes that “The Beanie Bubble,” along with other projects like AppleTV+’s “Tetris” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” reflects a larger trend of nostalgia-driven content. Filmmakers are now looking back at the cultural touchstones of their formative years and creating projects that tap into that nostalgia.
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Addressing a long-standing rumor, Banks also clarified that she never pitched Marvel to direct “Thor: Ragnarok,” despite her love for the character. She expressed her openness to directing a superhero movie if given the opportunity, stating that her door is “really open to anything.”
Overall, Banks’s interview showcases her passion for diverse storytelling and her willingness to take on a variety of projects. Whether it’s directing films like “Cocaine Bear” or exploring nostalgia with projects like “The Beanie Bubble,” Banks continues to challenge herself creatively and surprise audiences. Fans can look forward to seeing what she does next in her career as both a director and an actress.
