A well-known actress and Emmy Award winner, Zendaya is known for her outstanding on-screen performances, but now she’s set her sights on a new venture in the entertainment industry. In an exclusive video interview with Elle magazine on the eve of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the Euphoria star shared her ambition to move from acting to directing. When asked what alternative career she would choose, Zendaya immediately declared her interest in directing, expressing a desire to one day embark on this path. In a parallel universe, if she didn’t work in the entertainment industry, Zendaya suggested that she could follow in her parents’ footsteps and become a teacher.
Zendaya aims to become a director: a new chapter in her brilliant career
Delving deeper into her aspirations, Zendaya shed some light on her directorial ambitions when she discussed her wish list with Elle magazine:
“One day I would like to be a director. Make a movie, ideally not alone. The first step to creating something on my own is not easy, so I am confident that I can overcome fear.”
Zendaya made history by becoming the youngest Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She received this award for her role as Rue Bennett in the HBO series Euphoria. Although her career began with Bella Thorne in Disney’s Shake It Up in 2010, Zendaya’s repertoire has expanded to include roles in several films such as The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man, Malcolm & Marie and Spider-Man. Dune”. In addition, she took on the role of producer in such projects as “Euphoria” and “Malcolm and Marie”.
Fast forward to now, Zendaya will appear on the big screen in Dune: Part Two and Luca Guadagnino’s The Pretenders. Fans may also be teasing her return as Ryu in the third season of Euphoria, although the exact release date for the highly anticipated series has yet to be confirmed.