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- Wes Anderson, an Oscar-winning director, has repeatedly tried to cast Jodie Foster in his films but never succeeded as of June 2025.
- Anderson explained that he offered Foster roles in multiple movies, sometimes three or four consecutively, but timing and project fit never aligned.
- In a June 3, 2025 interview conducted while The Phoenician Scheme was playing in theaters and preparing for a wider release, Anderson discussed these casting efforts.
- Anderson shared that throughout his career, he frequently sought to cast Jodie Foster in his films and mentioned that he remains interested in working with her.
- Despite past misses, Anderson continues to regard Foster as a dream collaborator, suggesting he may pursue working with her in future projects.
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"I think she's wonderful," the director said of the actress.
For his special aesthetics many Hollywood stars like to stand in front of the camera. But with an actress Wes Anderson repeatedly got a basket: The master director dreams of a film with Jodie Foster.
Wes Anderson Has Tried (Unsuccessfully) to Cast Jodie Foster in ‘So Many Movies’
Wes Anderson’s distinct flair for cinema has garnered top Hollywood talent from the likes of Bill Murray, Angelica Huston, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Benedict Cumberbatch, Margot Robbie, Tilda Swinton, and more. However, there’s one actor he hasn’t been able to bring into his retro-pastel world: the great Jodie Foster. When asked by Collider if there was someone he hasn’t worked with that he wants to, Anderson rep…
Wes Anderson Tried (and Failed) to Cast Jodie Foster in Several Films: ‘It Used to ...
Wes Anderson really wants Jodie Foster to be in one of his movies but has not been able to make it happen. While speaking with Collider about his career and upcoming film “The Phoenician Scheme,” Anderson revealed there were “so many movies that I tried to get Jodie Foster to be in.” The
Wes Anderson Tried To Cast Jodie Foster In “So Many Movies”
Although Wes Anderson is no stranger to assembling a star-studded ensemble, one actress seems to be just out of reach. The Oscar-winning director recently revealed that he’s unsuccessfully attempted to cast Jodie Foster in “so many” his films, but timing has never worked out in his favor. He wouldn’t disclose which movies or roles he envisioned for her. “Over the years, I had so many movies that I tried to get Jodie Foster to be in,” he told…
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