Zendaya and Robert Pattinson‘s romantic comedy has set the date. A24 will release the pair’s team-up “The Drama” on April 3 in North America.
Kristoffer Borgli writes and directs the film. It marks his fourth feature film and his second with A24, which released his surreal black comedy “Dream Scenario” in 2023. The satire debuted to strong reviews at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and maintained momentum to land its star Nicolas Cage a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a motion picture comedy or musical.
A24 has remained guarded about plot details for “The Drama,” though it’s understood that it will follow a couple whose romance faces unexpected hurdles ahead of their big day. Along with Zendaya and Pattinson, the film also stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie and Hailey Gates.
“The Drama” counts Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen as producers, through their banner Square Peg. Borgli and Tyler Campellone produce under Dilemma Films, in collaboration with A24. Square Peg and A24 have become regular partners, with their shared titles including “Dream Scenario,” “Death of a Unicorn” and Aster’s four directed features, “Hereditary,” “Midsommar,” “Beau Is Afraid” and “Eddington.”
Zendaya and Pattinson will also be seen together next year in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” among a sprawling ensemble that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. Not only that, but “The Drama” co-stars will also both feature in “Dune: Part Three,” with Zendaya reprising her franchise role and Pattinson joining the series for the first time.
Next year will see Zendaya make returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and to HBO for the third season of”Euphoria.” Meanwhile, Pattinson can next be seen alongside Jennifer Lawrence in Mubi’s release of Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love,” as well as Lance Oppenheim’s narrative feature debut “Primetime,” which is set up at A24 and wrapped production over the summer.