Zendaya To Star As Ronnie Spector In Barry Jenkins 'Be My Baby' For A24

Zendaya is set to portray legendary singer Ronnie Spector in A24’s upcoming film 'Be My Baby.' Directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Dave Kajganich, the biopic will explore Spector's iconic life and career.

Ronnie Spector, born Veronica Yvette Bennett, was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group The Ronettes. She is sometimes referred to as the original "bad girl of rock and roll".

Zendaya had this to say about Ronnie's passing:

"This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life. There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through. Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace. There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast. I admire you so much and am so grateful for the bond we share. You are a magical force of greatness and the world of music will never be the same. I wish everyone got to experience you the way I did. We celebrate your beautiful life and give you all the flowers you so rightfully deserve. Rest in great power Ronnie. I hope to make you proud."

Stay tuned for more updates on this new highly anticipated project.