Overview
- Roadside Attractions unveiled the official trailer for Bill Condon’s new screen adaptation starring Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna, and newcomer Tonatiuh.
- The film opens in U.S. theaters October 10 in a joint domestic release with Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate, and LD Entertainment.
- Adapted from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel and the Tony-winning Kander, Ebb, and Terrence McNally musical, the story pairs prison drama with old-Hollywood fantasy sequences.
- Following its Sundance premiere, coverage has highlighted standout notices for Tonatiuh, with broader reactions noting strong lead performances even as opinions differ on execution.
- Nashville Film Festival will host a closing-night screening in late September, where Tonatiuh is set to receive a rising star award after a Q&A, and Lopez also serves as a producer in her first major movie musical role.