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Saoirse Ronan Expresses Desire to Star in a Musical

Saoirse Ronan’s career has spanned various genres and roles, but the acclaimed actress recently expressed her aspiration to explore the world of musicals. In a candid discussion with Deadline, Ronan shared her admiration for the film adaptation of Wicked, igniting her desire to take on a musical project in the near future.

When probed about genres she has yet to tackle, Ronan replied with enthusiasm, stating, “a musical,” and added, “I can’t stop thinking about Wicked. I love it so much.” Her excitement for the production indicates a deep connection to the material, suggesting a significant passion for musical theater.

Furthermore, Ronan hinted at aspirations of creating an original musical or even a biographical film about a person she greatly admires, although she chose not to disclose any specific names to protect her ideas from being duplicated.

While Ronan has not yet featured in a musical on stage, her theatrical experience is noteworthy. She portrayed Abigail Williams in the 2016 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and took on the role of Lady Macbeth in the 2021 West End revival of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

For those interested in following Ronan’s journey in film, you can read the original story on Deadline.

Ronan began her acting career in 2003 with the Irish drama series The Clinic, and achieved recognition with her role in the 2007 film Atonement, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her career continued to flourish with key roles in films such as The Lovely Bones (2009) and Hanna (2011), as well as a supporting performance in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). She has received critical acclaim for leading roles in several films, including Brooklyn (2015), Lady Bird (2017), and Little Women (2019), all of which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Notably, she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in Lady Bird. Currently, Ronan is set to produce and star in the upcoming drama The Outrun, set for release in 2024.

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