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Johnson openly expressed her own disillusionment with the project, noting she likely wouldn’t participate in such films again. Her remarks resonated with many fans and industry watchers who felt her honesty demonstrated integrity and a philosophical stance against the current "corporate"-driven approach to filmmaking.

The Studio-Viewer Disconnect

Much of the criticism directed at Madam Webb centers on the excessive interference from studios and executives who prioritize algorithms, box office predictions, and market research over genuine artistic expression. Johnson highlighted how decision-making processes are increasingly dominated by committee-based approaches, which tend to produce soulless, formulaic films devoid of originality and artistic authenticity.