Hold on to your spaceships, sci-fi fans! Sydney Sweeney is blasting off to a galaxy far, far away as the iconic Barbarella. The news broke on Instagram on October 11th, with Sweeney herself sharing a screenshot of Deadline’s announcement and a cryptic yet captivating caption: “time to save the universe.”

This isn’t just a starring role for Sweeney, she’s also stepping into the realm of executive producer, adding another layer to her involvement in this highly anticipated project. However, the journey to the big screen is still in its early stages. No writer or director is officially attached yet, leaving plenty of room for speculation and excitement.

For those unfamiliar with the source material, Barbarella first came to life in a French comic series by Jean-Claude Forest. Jane Fonda took on the role in the classic 1968 film directed by Roger Vadim. While not a mainstream hit initially, the movie eventually achieved cult status and cemented Fonda’s place in pop culture history. Fonda herself even acknowledged the film’s lasting impact in a recent interview, with a touch of humor, remarking on how “all these young men later kept telling me it was the first erection they had, watching ‘Barbarella.'”

With Sweeney’s rising star power and the enduring legacy of Barbarella, this reimagining has the potential to be an out-of-this-world cinematic experience. So, buckle up and get ready for a space adventure unlike any other!