Zendaya and Barry Jenkins Team Up for Ronnie Spector Biopic

Zendaya and filmmaker Barry Jenkins collaborate on a biographical film about Ronnie Spector. Zendaya will portray the music icon, while Jenkins directs the project focusing on Spector's life complexities, including her music career and tumultuous marriage to Phil Spector. A24 is set to produce, with Dave Kajganich scripting.

Zendaya and acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins are joining forces to bring the life story of music legend Ronnie Spector to the silver screen, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The renowned actress will take on the role of the iconic singer, with Jenkins stepping in as the movie's director.

This highly anticipated film aims to delve into the intricate and emotional facets of Spector's life, beyond her celebrated career as the lead singer of The Ronettes. The plot will not only highlight her musical triumphs with hit tracks like 'Be My Baby' but also explore her challenging personal life, including her marriage to producer Phil Spector.

Renowned writer Dave Kajganich pens the script, focusing on the emotional and tumultuous journey of Spector, who rose to fame in the 1960s and mingled with legends like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. The production, grabbed by A24 in 2022, will be a collaboration between Zendaya and other producers as they bring this poignant story to life.

(With inputs from agencies.)