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Zendaya to Star as Ronnie Spector in ‘Be My Baby,’ Directed by Barry Jenkins

Author Kayla Morgan

24 is expanding its partnership with Zendaya for Be My Baby, a film about the life of legendary singer Ronnie Spector. Now, acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins has signed on to direct, with Dave Kajganich set to write the screenplay, according to Deadline.

Zendaya, who will portray Spector, collaborated with Jenkins to shape a version of the story that goes beyond a conventional biopic. Rather than a standard “cradle-to-grave” narrative, the film aims to immerse audiences in Spector’s world, particularly her complicated relationship with producer Phil Spector.

Before her passing in 2022, Spector was closely involved with the project as an executive producer and personally chose Zendaya to portray her. Jenkins’ producing partners, Adele Romanski and Mark Ceryak, will also be part of the production.

The singer’s estate confirmed the news by sharing a screenshot of the announcement along with their statement of support: “The Estate of Ronnie Spector is thrilled to have Barry Jenkins at the helm of this deeply personal film. Ronnie handpicked Zendaya to portray her and we know this dynamic duo will bring her story to the screen in the most authentic way,” they posted.

Meanwhile, fans are already anticipating major awards recognition. On X, many are predicting this could be the role that earns Zendaya her first Oscar nomination.

“Remember this tweet
 Zendaya is getting an Oscar for this! I see the vision,” one user wrote. “Zendaya, your Oscar is coming,” another posted. “Zendaya better be ready for her Oscar award,” added another.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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