Saoirse Ronan's role in Little Women was the first she fought to lock down

Saoirse Ronan has revealed that her upcoming role as Jo March in Little Women was one that she fought for.

Saoirse Ronan has revealed that her upcoming role as Jo March in Little Women was the first role that she fought for.

Speaking to Variety, she recalled approaching the director Greta Gerwig at an awards show to inform her that thinks she should be the one who plays the lead character, Jo March. A week or two later, Saoirse got an email from Greta telling her that she agreed she should play Jo.