20 female movie heroines who should make a comeback

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20 female movie heroines who should make a comeback​

Whether it's a franchise, a sequel, or a reboot, some of Hollywood's best characters have a way of coming to life again and again. With the success of Captain Marvel, it's clear audiences are craving female heroines to root for, laugh with and champion on the big screen. Here's a list of some of the ladies we think deserve another chance to shine. Is your favourite female character due for a comeback?

 

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Juno MacGuff​

The title character of the 2007 comedy is so endearing and memorable that, even more than a decade later, fans of the film might wonder what the intrepid and hilarious heroine has been up to. We'd like to see Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody give us an update on the teen-mom-turned-film icon, and Elliot Page revisit the wise and secure teen he played in the film. What's become of Juno, and the adorable and supportive Paulie Bleeker, after all these years? Juno's fresh take on adulthood would be a welcome addition to the big screen.

 

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The Bride​

Ranked No. 23 on Empire's list of the 100 greatest movie characters, The Bride of both Kill Bill movies is one of director Quentin Tarantino's greatest creations. The definition of the word survivor, The Bride, played by Uma Thurman, is driven by revenge against Bill and his team of assassins who murdered everyone at her wedding. Potential for a third movie seemed to be written in, with The Bride mentioning to the daughter of one of her victims that she'd be waiting if the girl wanted to seek vengeance in the future. But after Thurman revealed a serious car crash that happened on set, and how she felt Tarantino was responsible, hopes for a trilogy faded. Tarantino has talked about doing a prequel, maybe even in animated form, which means there is a chance The Bride could be back on the big screen.

 

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Cher Horowitz​

Cher is the innocent, kind and optimistic character that proves that female heroines don't have to carry guns or fight bad guys to be memorable. Back in 2018, Clueless actress Alicia Silverstone dashed hopes that her charming character would be back for a sequel, saying that Amy Heckerling, the film's writer and director, was not interested. But if fans could get her to change her mind, devotees of the movie, and new fans, would surely flock to the theatres to see what's become of the fashionable and fierce Cher as she aged.

 

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Miranda Priestly​

Sure, she's supposed to be the villain—the very "devil" if you will—in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, but high-powered fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly, played perfectly by Meryl Streep, is more than just her cruel façade. She's smart, hardworking and doesn't apologize for being who she is. While the movie focuses on the story of Andy, played by Anne Hathaway, Miranda is the character we long to know more about. What's her family like? What did she have to endure to make it to where she is today? It's time for a sequel or a prequel that offers more about what makes the intriguing Miranda tick.

 

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Jackie Brown​

Based on a book by Elmore Leonard, the 1997 Quentin Tarantino movie Jackie Brown put a new spin on the title character, who is played by blaxploitation icon Pam Grier. Changing her name and making her black instead of white, the female heroine of this entertaining crime caper is a lot more complex than she first seems. A middle-aged flight attendant who makes extra cash by working for a gunrunner, Jackie is the kind of flawed and fierce heroine that makes us want more. Older and wiser, what kind of heist could Jackie plan this time?

 

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Marge Gunderson​

Powerful in her job as sheriff, and in her life as a wife and expectant mother, Fargo's Marge Gunderson is the last woman standing, and the kind of female character we wish we had the pleasure of knowing in real life. While the gritty and amusing Fargo universe has had a recent re-imagining with the FX TV series, our fearless heroine Marge, played with perfection in the movie by Frances McDormand, hasn't been included as a character. We'd like to see her again on the big screen, a little older and happy in her life, but no less able to show greedy, murderous thugs why crime doesn't pay.

 

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Sally Albright​

She might just be the best female character in a rom-com, and the reason the 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally is still considered a classic today. Sally Albright, played with adorable authenticity by Meg Ryan, is anxious and endearing. She's smart and witty, but a bit of a mess when it comes to relationships. Like all the best heroines, we root for her happily-ever-after, and would love to see it played out on the big screen. Does she have kids now? Has she made a life with Harry? What would her older self say to her younger self?

 

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Imperator Furiosa​

After the success of the action-packed 2015 movie Mad Max: Fury Road, fans hoped for a sequel, or even a prequel, to give us another chance to meet one-armed warrior woman Furiosa. Charlize Theron, who portrayed Furiosa in the film, has said she'd love to play the character again, and rumour has it there's already a script that tells her back story. Director George Miller hasn't committed to a sequel or a prequel yet, but he hasn't quashed the idea either, so hopefully Furiosa's story is far from over.

 

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Holly Golightly​

Some might say it's sacrilege to even consider a remake of the 1961 classic starring Audrey Hepburn, but perhaps it's time for a whole new generation of filmgoers to be charmed by the captivating character Holly Golightly. Based partly on the novella by Truman Capote, the story of a fashionable party girl who takes on Manhattan could soar again with a modern overhaul. Much like Holly's stunning and classic wardrobe, great characters and heartwarming love stories never go out of style.

 

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Zoe Washburne​

Fans of the TV series Firefly keep hoping for a reboot, or at least a sequel to the 2005 movie Serenity which wrapped up the short-lived series. Captain Mal, played by Nathan Fillion, might have been the official leader of the crew, but the real heroine of the show was the tough and inspiring Zoe Washburne, played by Gina Torres. Tough, fearless and always looking out for the crew, Zoe is the character most likely to be living her best life in the future, and we'd love to see what that looks like in a movie of her own.

 

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Leeloo​

Not everyone can live up to their role as the supreme being sent to save humanity, but Leeloo did in the 1997 sci-fi adventure The Fifth Element. Actress Milla Jovovich said playing Leeloo changed her life, and that she is “one of those characters that stays with people.” Though director Luc Besson has never committed to the idea of a sequel, fans know that Leeloo's kindness, superior fighting skills, and ability to show how love conquers all, make her a character worth revisiting.

 

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Regina George​

Sometimes the villain is the character you root for the most, especially if they show the leadership skills of Regina George, played by Rachel McAdams in the 2004 comedy Mean Girls. More than just the petty but popular princess trope, Regina is as smart as she is ruthless. Even though she deserves her comeuppance, there's an underlying sensitivity and depth in Regina that makes you think she'll turn out okay in the end. Does the mean girl become a mean woman, or does she use her influence to change the world for the better?

 

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Catwoman​

The 2004 film starring Halle Berry as the famed DC comic book hero was a flop, both with the critics and at the box office, but that doesn't mean the character isn't worth revisiting. In a time when superhero movies are both action-packed and well written, a Catwoman for the modern age deserves another shot at the big screen. Offering a character who is less about sex appeal and more about confidence would give audiences a new female heroine to idolize.

 

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Dr. Ryan Stone​

While her character has no superpowers, the perseverance and fearlessness demonstrated by Dr. Ryan Stone, played by Sandra Bullock in the 2013 movie Gravity, make her just as amazing as any comic book heroine. The movie, which chronicles an astronaut's fight to survive after disaster strikes, left open the possibility of another chapter in Dr. Stone's story. It was also a hit with critics and audiences, but director Alfonso Cuarón has said he has no intention of doing a sequel. Still, just like the enduring Dr. Stone, we won't give up hope.

 

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Elle Woods​

Looks like Reese Witherspoon will reprise her fun and fabulous role as Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde series! With the first two films and a stage adaptation proving to be successful, it makes sense that the world craves the return of the charming Elle, who was first introduced to the world in 2001. Will an older, wiser Elle have lost her spark, or will she be even more fierce and brilliant?

 

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Tess McGill​

Nothing makes a better story than the underestimated female character who shows everyone just how spectacular she really is. Throw in an actress with the ability to make the character both tough and likeable, and you have Working Girl, the 1988 dramedy starring Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill. Tess is smart and determined, but overlooked because of her physical appearance and her job as a secretary. That is, until she gets the chance to prove her worth, and show her ambition. Sure, it's a movie with a bit of a dated, '80s take on sexual politics and the working woman, but that's all the more reason to revisit it today.

 

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Alex Owens​

Way back in 2003, there was talk of remaking the 1983 movie Flashdance, starring Jennifer Beals as Alex Owens, a hardworking young woman who has a dream. The remake never happened, even with Jennifer Lopez rumoured as lead. But the fairy tale-like story of a welder by day, and a stripper by night, who longs to become a ballet dancer is one that could work on the big screen today. We'd love to see Alex dance again, and inspire a new generation of women to hold on to their dreams.

 

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Amélie​

Joy is a contagious emotion, in real life and in movies. That's why a character like Amélie, played by Audrey Tautou in the 2001 film of the same name, is so memorable. Though she lives in a fantasy world, the shy Amélie is the epitome of whimsy, planning elaborate and often hilarious ways to spread happiness and inspire love in those around her. You can't help but feel enchanted when you enter Amélie's version of Paris, which is why it would be so exciting to see the character again on the big screen, visiting new worlds and inspiring new characters to live with happy abandon.

 

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Matilda​

Matilda, played by Mara Wilson in the 1996 film of the same name, is proof that even the smallest female heroine can make a big impact. Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, the movie, and its title character, appeal to more than just children. Matilda, a book lover with telekinetic powers, rights injustice by getting the best of evil adults. She's the kind of interesting and inspiring character that appeals to every generation, and one who would certainly be a hit with audiences again today.