Ali Arsalan
Jessica Chastain, known for her roles in various films, has ignited discussion by suggesting a potential sequel to the hit movie “The Help.” Her idea involves revisiting her character, Celia Foote, as well as Octavia Spencer’s character, Minny Jackson.
Friendship Lives On: Jessica Chastain’s Pitch for Celia and Minny’s Next Chapter
Remember the movie “The Help” from 2011? It was about Black maids and the racism they faced while working for white families. The main story was told through the eyes of a young white journalist. One of the characters, Celia Foote, was played by Jessica Chastain, and she had a maid named Minny, played by Octavia Spencer.
Now, Jessica Chastain has a cool idea. She wants to make a sequel to the movie that focuses on Celia and Minny. They were best friends in the story, and Chastain thinks it would be amazing to see what happens next in their lives.
“You know who I think about all the time, and I just wish I could play her? Celia Foote. I just want to do something, Celia and Minny, and see what happened. You know they ended up living together and raising the baby together, they were best friends. How amazing would that film be?”
Jessica Chastain
Exploring the Characters of ‘The Help’: Spencer’s Oscar Win and Chastain’s Nostalgia
Octavia Spencer received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2012 for her portrayal of Minny Jackson, while Jessica Chastain was also nominated in the same category. The film also featured performances by Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Anna Camp, and Bryce Dallas Howard, among others.
Chastain expressed a desire to delve deeper into her character, Celia, as she felt her role was a supporting part of the story.