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Dec 10, 2021 · Steven Spielberg's epic re-imagining of the much-loved American musical West Side Story is finally in theaters—with actress Rachel Zegler taking on the iconic role of Maria.
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- Maria: Natalie Wood and Rachel Zegler
- Tony: Richard Beymer and Ansel Elgort
- Riff: Russ Tamblyn and Mike Faist
- Anita: Rita Moreno and Ariana Debose
- Bernardo: George Chakiris and David Alvarez
Natalie Wood originally played Maria in the 1961 film. Even though the late Oscar-nominated actress had many notable roles throughout her career, including Miracle on 34th Street, Splendor in the Grass and Gypsy, her part in West Side Storyis often regarded as one of her greatest. Beating out 30,000 candidates, Rachel Zegler scored the role of Mari...
Richard Beymer originally played Tony in the 1961 classic, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations for most promising newcomer and best actor in a comedy or musical. Beymer later played Ben Horne on Twin Peaks opposite his former West Side Story costar Russ Tamblyn. Following roles in The Fault in Our Stars, Baby Driver and the Divergent...
After roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Peyton Place, which earned him an Oscar nomination in 1958, Tamblyn (yes, Amber Tamblyn's dad) played Riff, the leader of the Jets gang. In the '90s, he went on to star as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby on Twin Peaks. Mike Faist is no stranger to musical theater. Before starring as Riff, the actor made his Br...
Moreno famously played Anita, Bernardo's girlfriend and Maria's best friend, in 1961's West Side Story. She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role (though she's since expressed regrets over the skin-darkening makeup she had to wear). Since West Side Story, she has had an extensive career in film and theater and is one of few performe...
George Chakiris was a well-known dancer in Hollywood (known for his performance in Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" number and White Christmas)before landing the role of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang. In 1962, Chakiris won both an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe for best supporting actor – motion pic...
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Rachel Zegler is a singer and songwriter, raised in New Jersey by her American father and Colombian mother. Having been one of 30,000 people to audition, she was selected to play the role of Maria in Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic West Side Story (2021), opposite Ansel Elgort as Tony.
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She came to prominence with her film debut playing María in Steven Spielberg's musical adaptation West Side Story (2021), for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
Dec 9, 2021 · Learn fun facts about Rachel Zegler, who's set to star as Maria in Steven Spielberg's movie adaptation of 'West Side Story' premiering on Dec. 10.
Dec 7, 2021 · Rachel Zegler is a 20-year-old Colombian-American actor and singer-songwriter from New Jersey, who will star in Spielberg’s upcoming remake of West Side Story and Disney’s live-action take on Snow White. She will make her film debut in the Bernstein musical as Maria, opposite Baby Driver actor Ansel Elgort as Tony.
Aug 25, 2021 · Rachel Zegler as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, in theaters December 10. The night before shooting started, Zegler had trouble feeling as confident as her character.
