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Jennifer Lopez Calls 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' a Love Letter as Oct. 10 Release Nears

Her first big-screen musical also marks a producing turn on Bill Condon’s adaptation starring Diego Luna and Tonatiuh.

Overview

  • In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Lopez said the film is a love letter to Latin and queer communities and added, "in times of hate, love is the answer."
  • The movie opens in U.S. theaters on October 10 following its Sundance premiere earlier this year.
  • Lopez said she is not focused on awards chatter, though outlets reported she will be submitted for Best Supporting Actress consideration this season.
  • She revealed a gold beaded costume weighed about 50 pounds and called dancing in it a "nightmare," while praising designer Colleen Atwood’s work.
  • Written and directed by Bill Condon from Manuel Puig’s novel and the Tony-winning musical, the film co-stars Diego Luna and Tonatiuh, with Lopez also credited as an executive producer.