'The Fighter' Director David O. Russell Wants to Work With Britney Spears

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Apr 21st 2011 12:15PM

'The Fighter' Director Wants to Work with Britney Spears

She's the resident queen of pop but when it comes to her career in film, she seems to be more of a one hit wonder. Britney Spears made her film debut in 2002's 'Crossroads' to a less than lukewarm reception but there's one director who thinks Spears has what it takes to take another crack at the silver screen.

According to Vulture, David O. Russell, director of the Oscar nominated 'The Fighter,' has high hopes for Spears and thinks that her "great entertainer" status on stage could translate to film.

"I think Britney could be great in a lot of different things, and I'm a huge fan of hers," Russell said.

Russell has even auditioned Spears for film roles in the past. And although she wasn't among those vying for a spot in 'The Fighter,' "she could have played one of the sisters when she was in her rough period, but not now."

But the 'Till The World Ends' singer isn't the only one who has Russell singing their praises -- the director would also like to work with Johnny Depp, Cher, Jack White and Rihanna.

According to Russell, with the above talent it would be hard to make a bad flick: "Sounds like you can't go wrong with those people right there. Just add camera and stir."

But Russell isn't only a fan of the femme fatale's on-screen potential. He's also a fan of her music.

"I went to the Circus concert," he said. "I think she's a great entertainer."

Do you think Spears should get into character or stick to what she knows best?

Check out this clip from 'Crossroads' for a refresher course on Brit's acting chops:

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Thursday 21 April

By Yolanda

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I think Britney could do it if she put her mind to it. They said the same thing about Cher too didn't they and she went on to win an Oscar. Never count anybody out!

By Charlie

Why? Does he have a thing for trailer trash girls?

By steven

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He interviewed your mom and your sister didn't he?

By sam

Because someone is from the south does not mean they are Trailer Trash.... first of all she doesnt live in trailer, and has more money than you or I.... smh

By Ketielynn

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I hope it works out for Brit. She def has a "following"

By SIKKSHADY

Yeah i would like to see brit in a movie, shes pretty and gots talent, I like to see her out of the usual like in a rough roll like fighter 2 lol or suker punch, something grimmy not the usual pretty face, princessy look. it would be diffrent.

Tuesday 17 May

By Jethro Tell

Why would a director whose work has been nominated, even remotely consider Spears?

This sounds like pure celebutoid spin, and beyond absurd.

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