The original post: /r/television by /u/MotherofBook on 2025-03-30 03:39:47.
I am watching Daria.
100% I want a remake, live action and a time jump.
Immediately I thought of Alycia for Daria. I think she could pull off the nonchalant, ‘cooler than you’ll ever be’ personality. I can see her pulling off the sarcastic lines while still being likable.
It took me longer to find a good Jane, but I think Madison could pull it off.
My other ‘Jane’ contenders:
- Melissa Barrera (for sure could pull it off)
- Ayo Edebiri (100% can pull the sarcasm, but can she do aloof)
- Zazie Beetz (might be to cheerful)
- Lesley-Ann Brandt (10 year age gap though)
- Karen Fukuhara (maybe)
- Stephanie Hsu (sarcasm 100%, and I can see her pulling of the “overly dramatic” bits too.)
I love dry humor and I can’t think of any show that has a female lead similar to Daria, and I need it. lol
Agatha All Along kind of gave us this, but we got a more chaotic Aubrey. I was still here for it, Female heavy ensemble, giving Femme Fatale in multiple fonts.
But again, I need more.