The industry is transitioning beyond the age-and looks-centric template it has relied on so far—featuring middle-aged female actors in lead roles, thanks to video streaming services. While mainstream filmmakers are still reluctant to feature older female actors in lead roles, offering them smaller supporting roles instead, streaming platforms are increasingly exploring storylines that can accommodate them as protagonists. The emergence of the digital medium has not only provided opportunities to older female actors, but all-women crews now also spearhead the projects. A 2019 report by Kantar said 42% of consumption on streaming apps came from women, up 14% from the previous year. In an earlier interview, Chopra admitted that there aren’t many roles for older women.

Source: Mint January 11, 2022 05:18 UTC