Spector was an American singer who led the 1960s girl group The Ronettes.
The music group released hits such as “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain.”
The actor has won two Emmys for her work playing Rue in HBO’sEuphoria.
PerDeadline,Zendaya will star inBe My Baby, a biopic about Spector.
The film will be produced by A24, anddirected by Barry Jenkins.
Dave Kajganich has signed on to write the script.
The film will emphasize the singer’s challenging relationship with music producer Phil Spector.
Zendaya was reportedly picked out by the singer herself before her 2022 passing.
As for Jenkins, hemade his sophomore feature,Moonlight, with A24.
Last year, the director went mainstream when hehelmed the Disney musicalMufasa: The Lion King.
Be My Babyhas the potential to be Zendaya’s first viable chance at an Oscar.
Source:Deadline
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