Hollywood star Zendaya may get the leading role in the new adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” – the dance and musical drama “Romea and Juliet”, which is being developed by Russian film producer Alexander N.
The creators plan to release the film in 2025, and Zendaya herself may play the role of a dark-skinned ballerina Romea from high society, who meets the homeless rapper Juliet on the streets of New York. The authors of “Romea and Juliet” plan to tell the story using the language of dance, song and recitative.
“This is both Romeo and Juliet and something completely different. A modern dynamic drama, as if La La Land meets 8 Mile. A powerful project in the metarealism format, where each scene is a separate visual novel “– said “Izvestia“author of the idea and producer of the film Alexander N.
According to the producer, “Romea and Juliet” can become a cultural phenomenon if the creators manage to maintain a balance between creative and organizational processes.
The authors clarify that New York authorities are also interested in collaborating on the production of the feature film.
Zendaya is known for a number of Hollywood blockbusters. Among them: the new Spider-Man trilogy with Tom Holland, two parts of Dune, and the musical The Greatest Showman. And for playing the leading role in the TV series “Euphoria,” the actress was awarded the Golden Globe Award in 2023.
