Trouble ensues when Jets co-founder Tony falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo.
Songs like Maria and America have become a part of the cultural fabric of our nation.
Heres everything we know about his remake so far.
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But the list of impressive behind-the-scenes talent doesnt stop at his name.
Kushner and Spielberg previously partnered on historical biopicLincoln.
Tony and Maria
Ansel Elgort wasthe first member of the castto be announced last October.
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TheBaby Driverstar will be making his feature film musical theater debut as leading star-crossed lover Tony.
She was one of 30,000 Latinx actors who submitted an audition.
In her video, she performed Tonight and Me Siento Hermosa.
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West Side Storywas the first musical I encountered with a Latina lead character.
The stage star gave fans a first glimpse of her as the fiery character on Twitter.
He lends the Jets Broadway bona fides to rival the previously announced members of the Sharks.
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Ziegler is well-regarded for her dancing, which has earned her in turns in music videos like Sias Chandelier.
No stone has been left unturned when it came to casting the project.
Hey, Officer Krupke… Krup me, dArcy James joked in a Twitter post with a link to the casting news.
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That would be strange, she told EW.
I think it would be distracting.
No, no, no I dont belong in there in any capacity.
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Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work, Moreno said in a statement.
And to be asked by Steven Spielberg to participate is simply thrilling!
Then to work together with the brilliant playwright, Tony Kushner what a glorious stew!
From our earliest discussions, we wanted to include Rita Moreno in our production, Spielberg added.
Her Anita is one of the greatest musical performances ever filmed, and a personal favorite of mine.
Whether or not other surviving cast members might cameo or be involved in any capacity remains to be seen.
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This article was originally published March 21, 2019, and most recently updated June 17, 2019.
