Fez — Kristen Stewart is stepping confidently into a new chapter of her career, one defined not by acting alone but by authorship behind the camera.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Stewart spoke candidly about her directorial debut in “The Chronology of Water (2025,)” her evolving creative instincts, and the possibility of returning to the “Twilight” universe — this time as a director.
The actress, who has worked on film sets since the age of nine, said the recognition she is now receiving as a director still feels surreal. “I can’t believe people are even watching my movie,” she said. “Let alone watching me as a director having directed a movie.”
Stewart described the moment as the culmination of a lifetime spent observing other filmmakers, adding that directing is “just what I’ve wanted to do my whole life.”
Learning to let go of control
Reflecting on the transition from actor to director, Stewart acknowledged that the role forced her to confront her own instincts around control. “As an actor I’m pretty freewheeling and impulsive,” she said, explaining that directing required resisting the urge to over-plan. “Your job as a director is not to control everyone… You have to watch everything go wrong so you know how to put together the purity of the pieces.”
She emphasized the importance of trust and collaboration on set, noting that she had to consciously step back and allow others space. “I didn’t want to make anything contrived,” she said, describing moments where she reminded herself to “let everyone do their jobs and give them freedom.”
Advice she would give her younger self
When asked what she would tell her younger self about creative authority, Stewart’s answer was direct. “I would probably tell my younger self to just not wait,” she said. For Stewart, creative readiness is less about technical mastery and more about confidence. “It isn’t about accumulating information… It’s about gusto and wherewithal.”
She dismissed the idea of barriers to entry, calling them “made up.” “They don’t actually exist. It’s smoke and mirrors. Blow it away. Walk through the door,” she said, framing the lesson as universal, beyond filmmaking.
A possible return to Twilight
The conversation took a turn when Stewart was asked whether she would ever revisit a past project as a director — specifically her claim-to-fame “Twilight Saga”. While expressing respect for the original filmmakers, she did not rule it out. “I love what Catherine did. I love what Chris did. I love what all of the directors did,” she said, referencing the original creative team behind “Twilight”.
Imagining the project with hindsight, Stewart suggested that a remake backed by experience and support could be compelling. “Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support,” she said, before adding with a smile, “Sure. I’ll do the remake. I’m committed.”
Her remarks signal not nostalgia, but confidence — an artist no longer waiting for permission to step into the director’s chair.
