Jennifer LopezandCardi B,two of the biggest stars in music, are once again collaborating — but this time it’s for the big screen.
Lopez, 49, andCardi B, 26, are coming together for an upcoming drama titledHustlers, which will follow revenge-seeking strippers who band together with a group of fellow exotic dancers to scam their male Wall Street clients out of thousands of dollars,Deadlineinitially reported.
The pair previously worked together on the hit song “Dinero.”
While on set for the film on Sunday, which began shooting on March 22, Lopez nearly broke the internet when she shared an Instagram that showed off her fit body in a skinny pink bikini.
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In addition to the two Grammy nominees, the cast will also feature several other notable stars.Crazy Rich AsiansstarConstance Wu,Riverdale‘sLili Reinhartas well asKeke PalmerandJulia Stileswill be joining the cast.
Constance Wu, Lili Reinhart, KeKe Palmer & Julia Stiles.Earl Gibson III/FilmMagic; Emma McIntyre/Getty; Steve Granitz/WireImage; Jamie McCarthy/Getty
Regarding Lopez’s casting, Scafaria told EW in October, “There is no other actor who could embody this raw and dynamic character with such complexity, humanity and intelligence. It’s always been her. She’s f—ingJennifer Lopez.”
While Lopez has shared some jaw-dropping looks of her role in the film, no information has come out aboutCardi B’s character, but we can only expect greatness from the rapper in her film debut.
Cardi B.Ethan Miller/Getty Images
In aninterview withDeadline, Scafaria expressed her excitement towards the film, saying, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this dynamic group of women. We’re grateful to have assembled such a powerhouse cast and can’t wait to start filming at the end of the week.”
A release date forHustlershas not yet been announced.
source: people.com
