‘West Side Story’: Corey Stoll and Brian D’Arcy James Join Spielberg’s Remake!!

With production on Steven Spielberg’s first ever fully fledged musical—a remake of West Side Story—set to get underway this summer, the iconic filmmaker is casting up. Ansel Elgort was the first set in the lead role of Tony, while Rachel Zegler subsequently landed the role of Maria. Now Deadline reports that House of Cards and The Strain veteran Corey Stoll will be playing Lieutenant Schrank, … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Corey Stoll and Brian D’Arcy James Join Spielberg’s Remake!!

‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Remake Casts Newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria!!

Steven Spielberg wasn’t kidding around when he voiced his commitment to dig deep into the Puerto Rican and Latinx community to round out the cast of his West Side Story adaptation written by Tony Kushner. Deadline reports that 17-year-old New Jersey high school student Rachel Zegler will make her film debut in the musical as Maria across from Ansel Elgort‘s Tony. Joining Zegler in the project are … Continue reading ‘West Side Story’: Steven Spielberg Remake Casts Newcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria!!