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As Cannes Market kicks off, buyers are eyeing nine high-profile film packages led by Jason Statham and Rachel Zegler projects, with studios expected to bid aggressively, though overall spending mood remains uncertain as the marketplace on the French Riviera braces for a potential bidding frenzy.
Rachel Zegler will reprise Eva Perón in a 2027 Broadway revival of Evita, directed by Jamie Lloyd after a lauded London Palladium run; the Broadway staging will be restaged as a concert-style production with modern choreography, and will not include the outdoor balcony scene from London due to safety concerns. The Shubert Theatre for Broadway will be announced and additional casting has yet to be revealed.
Jamie Lloyd’s bold Evita revival, headlined by Rachel Zegler, is bound for Broadway in spring 2027 with a Shubert Theatre to be announced; following a London Palladium run that earned Zegler Olivier Awards, the production from The Jamie Lloyd Company and Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals will bring a new Broadway staging to New York, with dates, venue and additional casting to be announced.
Rachel Zegler will headline a Broadway transfer of Evita for a spring 2027 run, directed by Jamie Lloyd and built on the London West End hit; the production will relocate to a Shubert Theatre (date to be announced) with a NYC-specific staging that moves away from London’s balcony moment, as Lloyd teases a bold reimagining for Broadway.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet announced a star-studded cast, led by Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jonathan Groff, Phillipa Soo, Tramell Tillman, Gaten Matarazzo, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, as the Off-Broadway chamber-choir about eight people in a support group for internet addiction heads to the screen, signaling a bold, thrilling direction after Tick, Tick… Boom!
Amanda Seyfried and Rachel Zegler have joined Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet film musical, with Tramell Tillman, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paula, and Paul-Jordan Jansen rounding out the cast; Seyfried will play Jessica, Zegler Velma, and Tillman Marvin. The adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical, directed by Annie Tippe, follows eight internet-obsessed people who lock away their phones to connect, marking Miranda’s second feature directing effort.
Casting for the film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet has been announced, with Amanda Seyfried as Jessica and Rachel Zegler as Velma leading a cast that includes Gaten Matarazzo, Phillipa Soo, Jonathan Groff, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tramell Tillman and Paul-Jordan Jansen; Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct, and Malloy is adapting his own musical for the screen.
Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the cast for his upcoming feature film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical Octet, naming Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Philipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Tramell Tillman, and Paul-Jordan Jansen, with rehearsals underway as he directs his second feature after tick, tick…BOOM! The musical centers on internet addiction through an eight-person support group in a church basement.
At the 2026 Olivier Awards in London, Rachel Zegler won Best Actress in a Musical for Evita, Rosamund Pike took Best Actress for Inter Alia, and Paapa Essiedu earned Best Actor in a Supporting Role for All My Sons, which also won Best Revival. Paddington The Musical dominated the Best New Musical category and related prizes, with Nick Mohammed hosting the ceremony.
In a candid interview, Rachel Zegler discusses navigating fame and backlash after Snow White, staying true to her Colombian roots, taking on demanding theatre like Evita in London, and using therapy to cope while planning future projects and a return to the stage with The Last Five Years.
Rachel Zegler was seen braless under a blazer during a record signing event in London, highlighting her bold fashion choice.
Gal Gadot discusses the commercial failure of Disney's 'Snow White,' attributing it to external pressures related to geopolitical issues and expressing her positive experience working with Rachel Zegler, despite the film's poor box office performance. She also shares personal insights about her time in Israel, her health, and her acting career.
Rachel Zegler, starring as Eva Perón in London's 'Evita', had to leave a performance due to illness but is expected to return the following day. Her understudy, Bella Brown, received a standing ovation for stepping in, highlighting the importance of understudies in theatre. The show continues until September 6, with Zegler expressing her gratitude for the experience.
Jamie Lloyd's production of Evita at the London Palladium features a phenomenal Rachel Zegler but is overshadowed by a spectacular rock show style that sacrifices narrative depth, leaving the story of Eva Perón somewhat disconnected despite stunning visuals and performances.
Jamie Lloyd's West End revival of 'Evita' starring Rachel Zegler is a visually spectacular production that emphasizes spectacle over storytelling, with Zegler delivering a powerful vocal performance but the show suffering from a lack of character development and narrative clarity due to its emphasis on visual effects and staging. The production features innovative use of video and lighting, creating an immersive but emotionally disconnected experience, ultimately prioritizing style over substance.