For over a year now speculation has raged about the prospect of a cinematic remake of beloved musical classic West Side Story. As of January , the project was official — a casting call was circulating the internet looking for a new generation of Jets and Sharks. The Robert Wise film adaptation remains hallowed ground among film lovers, having won 10 Oscars, including one for living legend Rita Moreno in her indelible turn as Anita.
Based on the Broadway stage production of the same name, West Side Story has become one of the most well-known musicals of all time. Trouble ensues when Jets co-founder Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo. In spite of all of this, another American pop culture legend, director Steven Spielberg, has decided to take on the project, infusing it with new life.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner will adapt the screenplay from the original Broadway script, which was written by Arthur Laurents.
Kushner and Spielberg previously partnered on historical biopic Lincoln. Reports have suggested Kushner will hew closer to the original Broadway script, but no official announcements about these tweaks have been made.
Ansel Elgort was the first member of the cast to be announced last October. The Baby Driver star will be making his feature film musical theater debut as leading star-crossed lover Tony. At his performing arts high school, he was well-known for his performances as a lead in various musicals, including playing Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. Opposite Elgort is newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria, the young Puerto Rican woman who dares to imagine a life where love defeats hate and prejudice.
Zegler is only 17, and the New Jersey high schooler nabbed the role after submitting a video audition to the online casting call. Characters West Side Story Graziella. Log in to add yourself as a fan! Key Information.
West Side Story. Age Range. Late Teen, Young Adult. Role Size. She is confident to a fault, headstrong, and an exceptional dancer. Bernardo West Side Story - Musical. Log in to add to your bookmarks! Maria West Side Story - Musical. Tony West Side Story - Musical. Suggested Audition Pieces Auditioning for Graziella? Suggested Monologues PRO only. Upgrade to PRO to unlock this feature. Upgrade to PRO. Suggested Songs PRO only. Video Examples.
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