Jennifer Lopez Stars in Upcoming Musical Film Kiss of Spider Woman

Jennifer Lopez stars in the upcoming musical film Kiss of the Spider Woman, directed and written by Bill Condon, which is set for release on October 10. The film, based on the 1993 Broadway musical and the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig, follows the story of a political prisoner and an inmate who bond through Molina's recounting of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite diva, Ingrid Luna, portrayed by Lopez. Lopez has received significant praise for her vocal performance in the film, marking her first major on-screen musical role, and the soundtrack's first single has been well received. The movie incorporates a 'movie within a movie' element, vividly bringing to life the fictional Kiss of the Spider Woman musical in classic MGM style, a new approach unique to this adaptation. Lopez, who has embraced multiple professional careers, has expressed that working on this film was a deeply fulfilling experience during a difficult period in her life. The film has generated Oscar buzz following its Sundance premiere and also features Diego Luna and Tonatiuh, with Lopez's ex-husband Ben Affleck credited as one of the producers.