Academy Award-winning director
Steven Spielberg released the very first teaser trailer of his much-awaited
film adaptation
of the musical '
West Side Story
', today during the Oscars ceremony.
Inspired by Williams Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the film, tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries between street gangs and young love in 1957 New York City. This reimagining of the beloved musical stars Ansel Elgort; Rachel Zegler; Ariana DeBose; David Alvarez; Mike Faist; Josh Andrés Rivera; Ana Isabelle; Corey Stoll; Brian d’Arcy James; and
Rita Moreno.
The musical will see 16-year-old Rachel playing a member of the
Jets
, while Elgort plays Tony of the Sharks.
The 1961 film adaptation won 10 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno, Best Picture and Best Director.
Mike Faist has been cast as Riff, the leader of the Jets and Ana Isabelle, a famous Puerto Rican singer and actor, will play Rosalia. Moreno will return to the remake in the role of Valentina, a remade version of the character Doc.
'West Side Story' is slated to hit theatres in India soon.
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