SUMMARY
  • Anya Taylor-Joy expressed interest in playing Elsa in a live-action 'Frozen.'
  • Her dream role blends singing, dancing, and acting—truly a perfect fit.
  • Taylor-Joy’s playful Elsa performance for a little girl hints she’s ready for the role.

Anya Taylor-Joy, who dazzled us as the chess whiz Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit, might soon be making a royal move off-screen. That’s right—she’s setting her sights on a role that could turn her from queen of the chessboard to a real-life princess! The actress recently let slip her dream role: Elsa, the icy queen from Disney’s Frozen.

Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen's Gambit
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen’s Gambit (Credits: Netflix)

Can you imagine this? Taylor-Joy, already known for her striking looks and dynamic performances, as Elsa! Her enthusiasm is palpable, and it seems her heart is set on bringing Elsa to life—perhaps even making her the new favorite at birthday parties around the globe!

Anya Taylor-Joy Dreams of Playing Elsa

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Elsa in Frozen 2 (Credits: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

Despite her diverse career, one role Anya Taylor-Joy has yet to tackle is that of Elsa, the beloved snow queen from Disney’s Frozen. She has expressed a keen interest in this character. The idea of singing, dancing, and acting all at once is incredibly appealing to her. The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star stated:

I think Frozen would be pretty great. It would be very fun to shoot ice out of your hand. Also, you’d just be the favorite at every kid’s birthday party. All of my siblings have children now, so I would love for them to be able to say ‘my auntie is Elsa.’ That would be pretty sick.

She imagines herself casting spells of ice and being the star at every kid’s birthday party. Plus, her siblings’ children could boast, “My aunt is Elsa!” That’s a pretty cool family brag, if you ask.

The 28-year-old’s enthusiasm for the role shows she’s not just after any part—she wants one that challenges her and makes an impact. Her passion is clear, and we might just see her in this iconic role sooner than we think, perhaps!

Anya Taylor-Joy Could Be Perfect Elsa for Adaptation

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Anya Taylor-Joy (Credits: X/@anyataylorjoy)

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Elsa vibes aren’t just snowflakes in the wind! During a 2022 chat with Radio 1’s Ali Plumb, the host couldn’t help but draw a frosty comparison. “Looking at you now,” he said, eyeing her icy blue dress and blonde ponytail, “I’m seeing Elsa.”

The Hollywood star took the compliment with a smile, “I’ll take it!” She then fondly recalled a fun moment when she played Elsa for a director’s little girl. The Miami-born actress said:

The little girl was over the moon when Taylor-Joy dazzled her with some playful ice magic. “She thought I was going to freeze the whole place!” The actress laughed, clearly having a good time. This fun anecdote hints that the star already has a knack for embodying the icy queen, even if only in jest.

Her excitement and track record hint that she could be just the right fit for Elsa in a live-action version. So, who knows? We might soon see Anya Taylor-Joy bringing her frosty magic to the big screen and giving Elsa a run for her ice!

Watch Frozen on Disney+.

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