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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Reunite at 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' NYC Premiere

The appearance signals a last-minute publicity surge as Bill Condon’s adaptation opens Oct. 10.

Overview

  • Affleck, an executive producer through Artist Equity, joined Lopez on the red carpet and spoke to press at the New York premiere.
  • People debuted an exclusive clip featuring Lopez performing “Her Name Is Aurora” in a Technicolor ballroom sequence designed with long, uninterrupted takes.
  • Early reception remains upbeat after Sundance, with a reported 82% Rotten Tomatoes score and a 7/10 AZFamily review praising the lead performances and stylized musical numbers.
  • The film reaches U.S. theaters on Oct. 10 with distribution by Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and LD Entertainment.
  • Lopez makes her first movie-musical turn as Ingrid Luna and her on-screen personas Aurora and the Spider Woman, and she has said she is open to a future Broadway role.