Rachel Zegler Says Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Is A ‘Reimagining’ Not A Remake

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Rachel Zegler is poised for her big break in Steven Spielberg’s take on the award-winning musical “West Side Story”. Taking on the iconic role of Maria – made famous by Natalie Wood in the 1961 film adaptation – Zegler says the new film isn’t a remake, but rather a reimagining of the classic star-crossed lovers tale. “We’re not trying to recreate, frame for frame, the 1961 film,” the 20-year-old tells Town & Country. “That film exists as this incredible piece of pop culture that everyone has seen and been affected by in some way.

I don’t think any of us would ever try to recreate that. There are things to improve on and things to address.” RELATED: Rachel Zegler Has The Best Reaction To Seeing ‘West Side Story’ Trailer Debut Directed by