Ansel Elgort to Play Tony in Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Remake
Ansel Elgort has been cast as Tony in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” remake, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Tony Kushner wrote the adaptation of the 1957 musical, originally written by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim with music by Leonard Bernstein. Larry Kert played the role in the musical, while Richard Beymer took on the role in the 1961 film. “West Wide Story” explores forbidden love as well as the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds in New York.
Spielberg’s upcoming film will be produced by Spielberg, Kevin McCollum and Kristie Macosko Krieger.
Also Read: Hillary Clinton, Steven Spielberg Adapting Voting Drama 'Woman's Hour' for TV
Most recently, Elgort starred in “Baby Driver” for which he received a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. His...
Tony Kushner wrote the adaptation of the 1957 musical, originally written by Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim with music by Leonard Bernstein. Larry Kert played the role in the musical, while Richard Beymer took on the role in the 1961 film. “West Wide Story” explores forbidden love as well as the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds in New York.
Spielberg’s upcoming film will be produced by Spielberg, Kevin McCollum and Kristie Macosko Krieger.
Also Read: Hillary Clinton, Steven Spielberg Adapting Voting Drama 'Woman's Hour' for TV
Most recently, Elgort starred in “Baby Driver” for which he received a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. His...
- 10/1/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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