Who could have imagined, back in 2008, that the two lead actors from one of the biggest films on the planet, “Twilight,” would go on to shun the big-budget film life in favor of indies? But here we are, a decade later, and Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are continuously making interesting career choices that show just how great they are as actors, while simultaneously avoiding the common pitfalls that come with starring in such a mega-franchise.
And for Kristen Stewart, in particular, she’s taking the next big leap in her career by stepping behind the camera, although she has directed music videos before. The actress, who is currently serving on the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, was recently interviewed and asked when she would take a stab at directing. Stewart opened up and explained exactly what she has lined up for her feature film directorial debut.
“I’m adapting a memoir. It’s called ‘The Chronology of Water,” said Stewart. “Lidia Yuknavitch is from Portland. I love her novels but her memoires… it’s deeply personal to her. She’s in my blood and I knew that before I met her. As soon as I met her it was like we started this race without any sense of competition.”
“The Chronology of Water” is the story of a lifelong swimmer-turned-artist, and explores the issues of sexuality, grief, and addiction. If that doesn’t sound like a perfect fit for Kristen Stewart, then we don’t know what is.
“I’m making the movie this summer but other than that, my only goal is just to finish the screenplay and hire a really spectacular actor: I’m going to write the best fucking female role. I’m going to write a role that I want so badly but that I’m not going to play,” continued Stewart.
But don’t expect Stewart to turn her love of filmmaking into a producing career, like so many other actors. “I’ll never produce a movie, I promise you. I will never set up a production company. I want to write and direct. And act for people who write and direct,” she explains.
You can tell, from the interview, that this new project is especially meaningful and exciting for Stewart. And if she brings half the talent to directing that she does to her various acting roles, then “The Chronology of Water” will definitely be a film to keep your eye on when it premieres.