Barry Jenkins, Zendaya Team for Ronnie Spector Biopic

Barry Jenkins and Zendaya are collaborating on a biopic of Ronnie Spector, the iconic singer of the 1960s girl group, the Ronettes. Jenkins will direct the film, titled 'Be My Baby', with Zendaya portraying Spector, focusing on her tumultuous life with Phil Spector, who was later convicted of murder. The screenplay, written by Dave Kajganich, is based on Spector's memoir and aims to provide an immersive narrative rather than a traditional biographical account. Both Jenkins and Zendaya have been eager to work together, and Spector herself selected Zendaya for the role before her passing in 2022. A24 acquired the script in 2022 and will produce the film along with several other notable producers. This project adds to Zendaya's ongoing partnership with A24, which previously produced 'Euphoria' and her upcoming project 'The Drama'.