Emma Roberts eyes more action-packed roles after 'Madame Web'

‘Playing comic book characters is so fun; I'd love one with more action,’ says Emma Roberts.

Emma Roberts recently expressed her continued enthusiasm for superhero films in a new interview with ComicBook.com, despite her limited role in the Spider-Man spinoff, 'Madame Web'. 

Portraying Mary Parker, the future mother of Spider-Man, Roberts described her part as small yet significant, stating, "I was a civilian in Madame Web. I loved getting to just pop in and play Peter Parker's mom, and I love the director of that movie [S.J. Clarkson]. I had so much fun."

The 'American Horror Story' alum is keen on expanding her presence in the superhero universe, hoping for a role that involves more action. 

"I think that playing comic book characters is so fun. I would love to get the chance to play one that gets a little more action, maybe," Roberts added.

She also mentioned a desire to revisit her witchy roles, hinting at an interest in witch-based comic book characters.

Aside from her brief stint in 'Madame Web', Roberts has a notable history of steering clear of franchise films, with exceptions like 'Scream 4' and 'UglyDolls'. 

In 'Madame Web', she played a pivotal scene involving labor pains while staying with Ben Parker, a key sequence that intertwined with the film’s main storyline involving Cassie (played by Dakota Johnson) and her mission.

Reflecting on her role, Roberts humorously noted the challenges of portraying pregnancy on screen, a scenario she has experienced multiple times, including on 'American Horror Story'. 

"I just got to wear a nine-month pregnant belly," she joked. "Again, that is heroic! You don't even know what that's like."

While Roberts had a positive outlook on her experience, other cast members gave mixed reviews. 

Sydney Sweeney regarded the film as a career stepping stone, which helped her forge significant industry connections.

Dakota Johnson, however, had a less favorable view, citing the film's transformation during production as a bewildering experience.