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Saoirse Ronan is a four-time Oscar nominee known for roles in dramas such as Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird, and Little Women. However, the actress wants to make a jump to a different genre.
In an interview with Bazaar, Ronan discussed her desire to make a comedy film. “I would love to do something modern and funny,” Ronan revealed. “But to be able to do comedy well requires so much skill and musicality. I don't necessarily think I have that yet — although as I've got older, I am more comfortable and confident to try.”
When discussing comedies she enjoys, she cited Bridesmaids, Seinfeld, and Curb Your Enthusiasm as her favorites. Perhaps an ensemble comedy a la Bridesmaids with frequent collaborator and friend Timothée Chalamet could be the move for Ronan.
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Bridesmaids is a 2011 comedy that was a smash hit at the box office, grossing over $300 million. The film starred Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Chris O'Dowd.
Throughout her career, Saoirse Ronan has shown her versatility as an actress. Aside from the aforementioned Oscar-nominated performances, Ronan has starred in two of Wes Anderson's films, The Grand Budapest Hotel and The French Dispatch. Those two films do have comedy elements, but it's a specific dry humor unique to Anderson's brand.
That said, in 2022, Ronan starred in See How They Run — the murder mystery ensemble comedy starring Sam Rockwell and Adrein Brody. The film was similar in tone to Anderson's recent films, once again showing off Ronan's comedic chops.
