Overview

• Released October 10, 2025, the film reimagines the Broadway musical for the screen with Jennifer Lopez, Diego Luna and Tonatiuh in leading roles.
• The story follows two cellmates whose bond unfolds against state repression, framed by a film-within-a-film built around a glamorous screen idol played by Lopez.
• JoBlo praised the production’s staging and performances, calling it a strong screen musical approach and rating it 7/10.
• Film Festival Today issued a harsh 1.5/5 review, arguing the movie prioritizes spectacle over substance and criticizing the accented-English choice.
• Mexican actor Bruno Bichir, cast as the authoritarian warden after a direct invitation from Condon, described his stark scenes as an anchor and predicted awards conversation for Lopez and Tonatiuh.