Julia Morris may be one of our biggest television stars, but those close to the comedienne say she is eager to jump back into the acting game as she re-evaluates her career and public persona.
With the announcement that I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! is jumping ship to Channel Seven, Julia, 58, is said to be looking to land a scripted TV role instead of a presenting gig.
With rumours swirling that Julia will not join IAC on Seven despite Robert remaining in the running to host, the saddened star is instead reminiscing about her days on Channel Nine’s hit comedy series House Husbands.
In a major career pivot that could take her back to familiar ground, Julia is now said to be looking to star in a TV drama that she can really sink her teeth into.
“Julia absolutely loved acting and would jump at the chance to do more of it,” a source tells New Idea.
“I’m told she’s been on the phone to some of the House Husbands team to see what projects are out there.”
Some industry figures are also suggesting that the former host could benefit from showing audiences a different side to herself.
“It’s like she feels she has to keep upping the ante with her larger-than-life personality. But the public would likely love to see a more relaxed version of her,” the insider explains.
According to chatter, that conversation resurfaced following this year’s TV Week Logie Award nominees announcement.
Julia is up for the Gold Logie alongside her IAC co-host Robert Irwin and other major industry names, but some attendees reportedly felt her enthusiasm overshadowed the nominees’ event itself.
“She was constantly looking for the next laugh,” claims the source. “But there were whispers afterwards that she could afford to dial it back every now and again.”
“Nobody questions Julia’s talent or work ethic. If anything, people think audiences would love seeing more of the actress she once was. There’s a real appetite for her to surprise everyone with a meaty or scripted role again.”
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