Elle Fanning has an impressive career spanning decades in film and TV. The actress made her acting debut in 2001 I'm Sam alongside sister Dakota Fanning, with her early career seeing her star in Daddy's daycare, Charlotte's web, The Curious Cae by Benjamin Buttonand My Neighbor Totoro. Fanning would receive widespread recognition for her later roles in Super 8, Ginger and Roseand Maleficent.
After receiving critical praise for his roles, Fanning would find himself taking on a wide selection of genres, from portraying the titular science fiction pioneer in Maria Shelleytraumatized teenager Violet in All the shining placesand, most recently, Sylvia Russo in James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic A complete stranger. Fanning's next current projects will see her come face to face with a deadly hunter in the next Predator: Badlands and provide his voice talents and likenesses to Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-adventure game Death Stranding 2: On the beach.
The big one's cancellation came as a surprise to Fanning
Fanning found peace with the series' ending
With 2023 bringing Elle Fanning's acclaimed historical drama The Great to a surprising conclusion with the cancellation, the star asks if she knew the show's fate in advance and if she thinks it got the ending it deserved. Despite the Hulu show consistently winning aggregate scores greater than 90% and a "Fresh Certificate"classification throughout its executionThe series came to a sudden halt in 2023, when Hulu confirmed that Season 3 would end its absurdist historical retelling of Russia's Catherine the Great (Fanning)'s rise to power.
Fanning reveals to The Guardian what she and the cast were not informed in advance that the series would be canceledalthough some cast members had initial suspicions:
I think, hmm, no. We knew it was a possibility when we were filming season three, but we weren't sure.
Although Fanning regrets not knowing in advance so she could give her castmates and crew a proper send-off during Season 3 production, the star maintains that She is pleased with how the series ends. Ultimately, Fanning feels that concluding The Great with Catherine taking the throne with her new strength, resolve and a firm grip on power allows the series to end on a rewarding note:
That's why I was sad. But actually, Tony wrote it in a way that I thought was brilliant, because with the final scene being the dance, it summed it up perfectly. I would be sad if it was a cliffhanger.
Our thoughts on the final perspective of Fanning's The Great
The series is unlikely to return
Although the survival of opponent Archie (Adam Godley), several other tales of persistent characters, and the last part of Catherine's reign until 1796 may leave many stories unresolved for The Great for inspiration, audiences probably shouldn't expect a surprising comeback anytime soon. More than a year has passed since the show's fate was sealed, many of its cast and crew have moved on to other projects.
Additionally, while Fanning may regret not being able to properly say goodbye to those involved, it's clear that she found peace with the series finale. With the star weighing in on the series' conclusion, many may consider their perspective on how they choose to view The Great from now on.
Source: The Guardian