As Zendaya continues to play a killer in 2026, she has been cast to star in an untitled new A24 sci-fi film written and directed by Alex Garland.
This follows the A-lister’s collaboration with the studio Excitementthe recently concluded, hit HBO series, for which he won multiple Emmys, a Golden Globe and other top accolades, and Christopher Borgli’s dark comedy rom-com Drama. He and Robert Pattinson held the latter title, grossing over $134 million worldwide. Earlier, she was also attached to play the role of singer Ronnie Spector be my BabyAn A24 film from Barry Jenkins that we first reported on.
Details of Garland’s latest plot are being kept under wraps. Shooting next year, the film will continue a long-standing relationship between the producer and the studio. A24 has worked with Garland since her Oscar-nominated breakout ex machina; Other titles he has teamed up for include war, civil war, menand their upcoming big-budget adaptation of the video game alden ring.
So far this year, Zendaya has been seen in Christopher Nolan odysseyThe Oscar frontrunner, which has grossed more than $1.7 billion in ticket sales worldwide, has been recast as MJ. Spider-Man: Brand New DayWhich has done a worldwide business of more than $2.5 billion. Next time, she will be seen playing the role of Chaani Dune: Part ThreeThe conclusion to an acclaimed sci-fi trilogy from Denis Villeneuve on December 18. She is represented by CAA, JE Talent, Monster Talent Management and Granderson Des Roches.
Live-action rendition of Garland, starring Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw and many others alden ring Dated March 3, 2028. In addition to his work at A24, Garland recently wrote and produced both after 28 years And 28 years later: Bone Temple For Sony Pictures. He is represented by WME and Goodman, Geno, Schenkman.