Jennifer Saunders 'euphoric' after finishing draft of Absolutely Fabulous film script
FANS will be glad to know that Jennifer Saunders has made completing the Absolutely Fabulous film her New Year's resolution.
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The actress has recently put the finishing touches to the first draft of the script suggesting that 2015 could be the year the much-talked about movie becomes a reality.
The 56-year-old, who reportedly first started writing the flick 20 years ago, will reprise her role as Edina Monsoon opposite Joanna Lumley, 68.
The feature is said to be titled Edina and Patsy after the sitcom's protagonists, while Jennifer's on-screen daughter Saffy, portrayed by Julia Sawalha, and her mother played by June Whitfield will also be involved in the project.
Speaking to the Sunday People recently, the BAFTA winner said: "I’ve finished the first draft. I’m feeling euphoric.
"My proper New Year’s resolution is to do the film, otherwise it’ll be a pointless year of procrastination."
The TV star also joked she would like to see Angelina Jolie, 39, replacing her co-star as Patsy with an orangutan playing her role.
Last year, Jennifer opened up about the difficulties she was having when it came to writing the movie which led her to seek professional help.
She said: "I am actually having treatment, hypnotherapy, for procrastination. It's true, What my hypnotist said was to get rid of the backpack of negativity," the MailOnline reported.
The much-loved main stars were last seen acting out in 2012, when they returned for three special Ab Fab episodes to mark the show's 20th anniversary.
The exciting news comes just weeks after Jennifer spoke about her recent role in The Boy In The Dress, based on the children's bestseller by David Walliams.
“I love David’s stuff. He does so much – I’m constantly in awe of him. What I adore about his writing is that there is no way you can go over the top when you’re performing it. It’s the kind of stuff I love doing – big and funny and touching.”
