West Side Storystar Rita Morenoonce thoughtitd be strange to appear in Steven Spielbergs upcoming remake.
Apparently, she changed her tune.
Ned Glass appeared as Doc opposite Moreno in the first film co-directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise.
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The actress will also be one of the remakes executive producers.
Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work, Moreno says in a statement.
And to be asked by Steven Spielberg to participate is simply thrilling!
Then to work together with the brilliant playwright, Tony Kushner what a glorious stew!
This is not what Moreno told EW on the red carpet for a Paley Center event in October.
I think it would be distracting, she said at the time of a potential cameo.
No, no, no I dont belong in there in any capacity.
From our earliest discussions, we wanted to include Rita Moreno in our production, Spielberg now says.
Her Anita is one of the greatest musical performances ever filmed, and a personal favorite of mine.
Filming is scheduled to begin in summer 2019.
