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Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025 film)

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Kiss of the Spider Woman
Directed byBill Condon
Written byBill Condon
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTobias A. Schliessler
Edited byBrian A. Kates
Music byJohn Kander
Production
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Release date
Running time
128 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Kiss of the Spider Woman is an upcoming American musical drama film written and directed by Bill Condon. It is a feature adaptation of the 1992 stage musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander and Fred Ebb, which is in turn based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig. It is also the second film adaptation of the novel, following the 1985 film directed by Héctor Babenco. Jennifer Lopez is set to star in the titular role and serve as an executive producer, with Diego Luna and Tonatiuh co-starring as Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina, respectively.[1]

The film will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2025.[2]

Premise

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Set in an Argentinian prison in 1981 during the Dirty War, Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser, is serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines films starring a classic screen actress named Ingrid Luna, including a role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina's life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond.

Cast

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Production

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Development and casting

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In December 2023, Jennifer Lopez was announced to star as Ingrid Luna in a film adaptation of the musical with Bill Condon directing from his own screenplay. The independently-financed production will be executive produced by Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina through their Nuyorican Productions banner, while Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy, Greg Yolen and Matt Geller will serve as producers and Sergio Trujillo will choreograph the musical sequences. Upon the announcement, a casting call opened for an unknown to play the role of Molina.[3][4] In March 2024, dancer Tony Dovolani announced on his Instagram page that he had joined the cast as a mob boss.[5] In April, it was announced that Diego Luna and Tonatiuh has joined the cast as Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon boarding the project as producers through the Artists Equity banner. Luna will also serve as an executive producer.[6]

Filming

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On March 20, 2024, Lopez announced that production on the film had begun, with the intention to have a fast turnaround time so she can launch her This Is Me... Live tour on June 26, which was later cancelled on May 31.[7] Principal photography began in New Jersey on March 21, 2024.[8][9] On May 10, Lopez confirmed on Live with Kelly and Mark that she completed filming on her scenes and that she lost weight for the role of Aurora, describing the shoot as "equal parts exhilarating and exhausting".[10] Production wrapped on June 16, 2024.[11]

Release

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Kiss of the Spider Woman is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Set to Star in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Movie Musical". Peoplemag. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/movies/sundance-film-festival-kiss-of-the-spider-woman.html
  3. ^ Squires, Bethy (December 7, 2023). "Jennifer Lopez to Star in Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie Musical". Vulture. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 7, 2023). "Jennifer Lopez To Star In Feature Adaptation Of Broadway Musical 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman'; Bill Condon To Write & Direct". Deadline. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  5. ^ ""EXITING NEWS! Recording artist and film star, Jennifer Lopez, will star in a screen version of Kander and Ebb's 1992 musical Kiss of the Spider Woman. Our very own Tony Dovolani will play the role of a mob boss! #MustWatch #KissOfTheSpiderwoman #FADSct #fadsconnecticut fadsmassachusetts #jlo #jenniferlopez #tonydovolani"". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 9, 2024). "Artists Equity Boards 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman' Adaptation Starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna And Tonatiuh To Co-Star". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ Geisinger, Gabriella. "Jennifer Lopez musical 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman' begins production". Screen. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "'Kiss of the Spider Woman' starring Jennifer Lopez begins production". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook.
  9. ^ "Jennifer Lopez Attached to Star in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Musical Film From 'Dreamgirls' Director Bill Condon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. December 7, 2023.
  10. ^ "Jennifer Lopez teases 'singing and dancing' in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' movie". Entertainment Weekly.
  11. ^ Tonatiuh. "And just like that… Kiss of the Spider Woman is wrapped! This has been one of the most rewarding and beautiful experiences of my life. Thank you @billcondon3 @tomkirdahy @barryjayj @diegoluna_ @jlo @artistsequity @christogram611 @erikasanz @shaluga111 and the rest of the incredible folks in the cast and crew for making NY and Uruguay a blast. 🧡". Instagram. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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