Dakota Johnson Plans Directorial Debut, Seeks Psychopath Action Roles

Dakota Johnson is expanding her career ambitions by preparing to direct her first feature film, a small, personal project close to her heart, starring Vanessa Burghardt, an autistic actress who played her daughter in 'Cha Cha Real Smooth.' Through her production company, TeaTime, Johnson aims to produce female-centric films featuring complex, nuanced women, often anti-heroes, that provoke strong emotional or visual responses distinct from typical streaming content. She is determined to avoid toxic working environments and values success by the impact films have on viewers rather than box office numbers. As an actress, Johnson has expressed a strong desire to take on roles that challenge her, specifically mentioning her interest in playing a psychopath and starring in an action film, roles she finds both exciting and dream-worthy. Her versatility is evident in her varied past roles, but she notes that a true villainous or psychopathic character has so far eluded her, despite family ties to actors known for such parts. Johnson's focus remains on meaningful collaborations and creating art that resonates emotionally while breaking conventional molds.