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“Imitation of Life,” according to the Sun. The pop queen, 40, and the “Spider-Man” star, 25, worked together six years ago on a music video and are allegedly eager to join forces once more. “Imitation of Life,” which is based on the best-selling novel by Fannie Hurst, revolves around a white woman who takes in an African-American widow and her daughter, Sarah Jane, whose fair skin allows her to pass as white.

A stage musical adaptation of the Fannie Hurst novel Imitation of Life and its film versions is under development at Universal Theatrical Group, with Lynn Nottage writing the book and John Legend handling the music and lyrics. Liesl Tommy is attached to direct.

Beyonce and Zendaya are teaming up and heading to the big screen together with a remake of the 1959 film Imitation of Life.The 40-year-old singer and 25-year-old Euphoria star have reportedly entered talks to craft a remake, according to The Sun.Zendaya is in talks for a major role in the remake, while Beyonce will take on a behind-the-scenes role as a producer. Remake:Beyonce and Zendaya are teaming up and heading to the big screen together with a remake of the 1959 film Imitation of Life Producer:Zendaya is in talks for a major role in the remake, while Beyonce will take on a behind-the-scenes role as a producerImitation of Life will be an adaptation of Fannie Hurst's 1933 novel of the same name, which spawned two iconic adaptations.The first adaptation hit theaters in 1934, starring Claudette Colbert as a struggling widow who takes in a Black housekeeper and her light-skinned daughter, as they start a business together.