In December 2023, Jennifer Lopez was announced to star in a film adaptation of Terrence McNally, John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1992 Broadway musical adaptation of the novel with Bill Condon as writer and director. The independently financed production will be executive produced by Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina through their Nuyorican Productions banner, while Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy, Greg Yolen and Matt Geller will serve as producers and Sergio Trujillo will choreograph the musical sequences. Upon the announcement, a casting call opened for an unknown to play the role of Molina. Filming began in New Jersey in March 2024. In April 2024, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh joined the cast as Valentin and Molina respectively, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon joining the producing team under their Artists Equity banner. It will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2025.
In December 2023 Jennifer Lopez was announced to star in a film adaptation of Terrence McNally John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1992 Broadway musical adaptation of the novel with Bill Condon as writer and director The independently financed production will be executive produced by Lopez Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina through their Nuyorican Productions banner while Barry Josephson Tom Kirdahy Greg Yolen and Matt Geller will serve as producers and Sergio Trujillo will choreograph the musical sequences Upon the announcement a casting call opened for an unknown to play the role of Molina Filming began in New Jersey in March 2024 In April 2024 Diego Luna and Tonatiuh joined the cast as Valentin and Molina respectively with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon joining the producing team under their Artists Equity banner It will premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26 2025