Emma Watson has hinted at a possible return to acting after a five-year hiatus following her role in Little Women (2019). During this break, she explored writing and directing, notably directing a short film for Prada Paradoxe in 2022. Watson emphasized she hasn’t abandoned acting but is keen on being involved in projects she has written or directed. She expressed her openness to returning when the right, exciting project comes along, while acknowledging the lengthy nature of film development