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Emily Blunt Explains Why A "Strong Female Lead" Is Boring And "The Worst Thing Ever" When She Opens Up A New Script
We've seen Hollywood attempt to feminize a number of classic films, from "Ghostbusters" to "Ocean's 8." But actress Emily Blunt is sick and tired of seeing a script that features a "strong female lead." She is interested in something much more interesting.
By Gina Florio2 min read
She can play the uptight, cold assistant in The Devil Wears Prada and a tender yet fierce mother in the post-apocalyptic world of A Quiet Place, but there's one type of role that Emily Blunt isn't interested in whatsoever: "strong female lead." In a recent interview with The Telegraph to promote her new six-part Western BBC series "The English," she explains why she's tired of seeing this kind of character being pushed in Hollywood.