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The Drama star Jordyn Curet says playing young Zendaya is 'dream come true'

The Drama star Jordyn Curet says playing young Zendaya is 'dream come true'

Summary

Jordyn Curet plays a young version of Zendaya's character in the movie The Drama, a dark romantic comedy about a couple facing challenges before their wedding. Curet, 17, says it was exciting but also a big responsibility to act as a younger Zendaya, especially as the film touches on serious topics like a planned school shooting.

Key Facts

  • The Drama is a dark romantic comedy featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a couple about to get married.
  • Jordyn Curet plays the younger version of Zendaya’s character, Emma.
  • The story includes a twist where young Emma reveals she once planned a school shooting but decided not to go through with it.
  • Curet was 15 during filming and wanted to handle the sensitive topic carefully.
  • The film explores themes of forgiveness and whether people can have second chances.
  • Curet got the role after an open casting call on Instagram and a Zoom interview with the director.
  • Curet has acted since she was seven and used her own teenage experiences to shape her character.
  • The movie uses flashbacks to show young Emma’s life and struggles with loneliness and awkwardness in school.
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