US EditionZendaya to play Ronnie Spector in Barry Jenkins-helmed biopic
- Barry Jenkins will direct Zendaya in a biopic titled 'Be My Baby', focusing on music legend Ronnie Spector, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
- Zendaya will portray Ronnie Spector, who co-founded the famous girl group The Ronettes, known for hits like 'Be My Baby'.
- Dave Kajganich wrote the screenplay focusing on Spector's life, particularly her experiences with producer Phil Spector.
- Spector, who passed away in January 2022, had chosen Zendaya to portray her in the film before her death.
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Barry Jenkins will direct Zendaya in Ronnie Spector biopic
Theo Wargo/Getty Images We now know who will direct Zendaya in the Ronnie Spector biopic. Barry Jenkins will helm the film about the lead singer of The Ronettes for A24, ABC Audio has confirmed. David Kajganich will write the original screenplay. Rather than reading like a traditional biopic, the film’s story will reportedly center on the singer’s life with her first husband, the troubled producer Phil Spector. Zendaya was first announced to be …
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