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Dec 10, 2021 · West Side Story: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.
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West Side Story is a 2021 American musical romantic drama film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Tony Kushner. The second feature-length adaptation of the 1957 stage musical of the same name , [9] [10] it stars Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler in her film debut with Ariana DeBose , David Alvarez , Mike Faist , and Rita Moreno in supporting roles.
- Rachel Zegler Plays María
- Ansel Elgort Plays Tony
- Ariana Debose Plays Anita
- David Alvarez Plays Bernardo
- Mike Faist Plays Riff
- Rita Moreno Plays Valentina
- Brian D'Arcy James Plays Officer Krupke
- Corey Stoll Plays Lieutenant Schrank
Who is María? A young Puerto Rican girl, who defies the wishes of her family when she falls in love with Tony. What else has Rachel Zegler been in? This is Zegler's first major role – having been cast following an open audition process. She had previously achieved success on social media and has already secured a couple of major roles for the futur...
Who is Tony? A former member of the Jets street gang, Tony is an idealist who is striving for a better future following a short prison spell, and now works at a drug store owned by Valentina. He falls in love with María when he spots her at a dance. What else has Ansel Elgort been in? Elgort has appeared as a lead in a number of prominent Hollywood...
Who is Anita?María's best friend, Anita is in a relationship with Bernardo – María's brother. What else has Ariana DeBose been in? DeBose first rose to fame as a contestant on the reality contest So You Think You Can Dance, before embarking on a successful Broadway career, appearing as part of the ensemble in Hamilton and being nominated for a Tony...
Who is Bernardo?Bernardo is Anita's boyfriend and María's brother, who serves as the leader of the Sharks – a Puerto Rican street gang in a feud with the Jets. What else has David Alvarez been in? West Side Story marks a feature film debut for Alvarez, but he has recently been seen as part of the cast of Showtime series American Rust. He's also ach...
Who is Riff? Tony's best friend and the leader of the Jets, Riff desperately wants Tony to return to the gang. What else has Mike Faist been in? Faist has a number of film credits to his name – including The Unspeakable Act, The Grief of Others, I Can I Will I Did, and Wildling – but this marks his most notable big-screen role to date. He also has ...
Who is Valentina?A new character for this version, Valentina replaces Doc as the owner of the drug store where Tony works. A Latinx widow who was married to a white man, she dreams of racial harmony and serves as a mentor to Tony and the other boys. What else has Rita Moreno been in? Moreno will need no introduction to West Side Story fans – she pr...
Who is Officer Krupke?Krupke is a beat cop who has frequent interactions with both the Jets and the Sharks – none of whom are very keen on his interference. What else has Brian d'Arcy James been in? You might recognise d'Arcy James for his turn as Andy Baker in 13 Reasons Why, while previous film credits include Ghost Town, Spotlight and First Man....
Who is Lieutenant Schrank? A plain-clothes police detective who serves as Krupke's superior. What else has Corey Stoll been in? On the big screen, Stoll's career highlights include playing Ernest Hemingway in Midnight in Paris and roles in Black Mass, Ant-Man, First Man, and The Many Saints of Newark. He's also a regular presence on TV screens, hav...
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- Maria: Natalie Wood and Rachel Zegler. Natalie Wood originally played Maria in the 1961 film. Even though the late Oscar-nominated actress had many notable roles throughout her career, including Miracle on 34th Street, Splendor in the Grass and Gypsy, her part in West Side Story is often regarded as one of her greatest.
- Tony: Richard Beymer and Ansel Elgort. Richard Beymer originally played Tony in the 1961 classic, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations for most promising newcomer and best actor in a comedy or musical.
- Riff: Russ Tamblyn and Mike Faist. After roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Peyton Place, which earned him an Oscar nomination in 1958, Tamblyn (yes, Amber Tamblyn's dad) played Riff, the leader of the Jets gang.
- Anita: Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose. Moreno famously played Anita, Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's best friend, in 1961's West Side Story. She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role (though she's since expressed regrets over the skin-darkening makeup she had to wear).
Feb 9, 2022 · The 2022 Oscar nominations were announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8, and West Side Story had a pretty good day. The musical earned seven nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Director for Steven Spielberg and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana DeBose.
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Theatrical Release Date: December 10, 2021. Actors renowned in theater and film, those new to the silver screen, and a host of talented singers and dancers join Steven Spielberg and his crew in bringing a new adaptation of the original, beloved stage musical West Side Story to the cinema. The cast includes Rachel Zegler (Maria), Ansel Elgort ...
