'Hollywood is a bit of mess now' says Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson says Hollywood is a mess

Actor Dakota Johnson says Hollywood is a "bit of a mess" as studios want to remake the successful projects again and again.

Dakota Johnson was on a press tour for her latest film ”Materialists”, where she was asked why ”Hollywood is risk-averse”.

"I think it’s hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it’s hard when creative decisions are made by people who don’t even really watch movies or know anything about them, and that tends to be what’s occurring a lot,” the 35-year-old actor said according to the entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter.

The ”Fifty Shades of Grey” actor said audience want to have "new things”.

"When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don’t want that. They want fresh, they want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things, so I don’t know, I guess it’s all just a bit of a mess right now, isn’t it," she added.

Dakota Johnson’s ”Materialists” also stars Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. It is directed by Celine Song.The actor will next feature in ”Verity” alongside Anne Hathaway.

The film is slated to release on May 15, 2026, and is helmed by Michael Showalter.

Also Read: Materialists Movie Review: Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson shine in a quiet, poignant tale of love and self-worth

A part of Materialists review from Moneycontrol read, "The performances here are quietly powerful. Dakota Johnson delivers one of her most grounded roles yet—no overdone emotion, no overly stylised quirks. Just a woman trying to make sense of what she wants versus what she’s allowed to want.

Pedro Pascal is perfectly charming, even if his character feels a bit like a placeholder for a “good rich guy.” It’s Chris Evans, though, who gives the film its emotional center. His John isn’t bitter or angry—just tired.

There’s a sadness to him, a kind of internal resignation that Evans plays without theatrics. You find yourself rooting for him, even if you know he’s not the answer either. Their triangle isn’t about choosing between two men; it’s about Lucy figuring out what kind of life she wants to live."

(With Inputs: PTI)