Summary
- Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are in talks for a new A24 movie with Ari Aster producing and Kristoffer Borgli directing.
- The film, titled The Drama, reportedly centers around a couple's relationship changing right before a significant day.
- Given Zendaya and Pattinson's experience with independent productions, they would make for the perfect pairing in the Borgli's new movie.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are both in talks to star in an A24's independent movies have included many critical and commercial successes, with some of its biggest successes being Everything Everywhere All at Once, Civil War, and Uncut Gems. Many of these high-performing movies include recognizable faces in the lead roles, showing the intersection between major Hollywood stars and smaller stories made by independent filmmakers.
Now, Deadline reports that Zendaya and Pattinson are in talks to Borgli's next A24 movie with Aster (Midsommar, Beau Is Afraid) as producer. The film is titled The Drama, with the story reportedly about a couple whose relationship is changed right before a major day. While not much is known about the movie beyond this, both actors' interest in the film is making it a priority production for the studio.
What To Expect From The Drama
While the two interested actors are big names in film, both are no strangers to smaller productions, with the pair having plenty of big and small budget movies under their belts. While Zendaya is best known for her roles as MJ in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Chani in Dune: Part Two, she's also been involved in smaller films like Challengers, showcasing her acting skills beyond high-budget productions. On the other side, Pattinson has starred in high-budget movies like Tenet and The Batman, but is also well-known for his role in Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse.
Borgli's directing will also make the seemingly simple movie more interesting, with the critically praised Dream Scenario making for a strong sign of how The Drama will play out. While it's unclear if the movie will have the same mind-bending story as the director's prior work, the vagueness of what happens between its core couple means anything is possible. While it could end up being a completely grounded tale, the director's most recent work implies there will be more to the movie than its description gives away.
Borgli is also known for his 2022 absurdist comedy Sick of Myself.
Given how Zendaya's best movies have included multiple smaller roles, and given Pattinson's own successful career, their roles in The Drama would no doubt add a memorable story under both of their belts. Since more information probably won't be revealed until the film is more fully in production, it might be some time before concrete details come out. However, with Borgli and Aster both attached, the movie is likely to be another major part of A24's film lineup.
Source: Deadline
