Nicola Peltz Beckham to Star as Ballerina In New Movie 'Prima' With Jack Huston & More
Nicola Peltz Beckham is set to lead a new ballerina movie!
The 31-year-old actress has been cast in upcoming indie drama Prima, alongside a stacked cast, according to Deadline.
“im truly honored that this incredible cast and crew came together for Prima. it still feels unreal that my wildest dreams came true – that these extraordinarily talented creatives joined forces to bring to life a story that first began in my dreams. ????????⭐️????????,” Nicola shared on Instagram with the announcement.
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The movie will reportedly follow “Margo (Peltz Beckham), a dedicated prima ballerina raised by her disciplinarian and “guardian of the art” grandmother (Faye Dunaway), who begins to unravel when the head of her ballet company (Jack Huston) marries a contemporary choreographer (Betty Gabriel), disrupting the company’s tradition and igniting a quiet, atmospheric power struggle that threatens the very future of the institution. As events unfold, Margo begins to question if the choices made in life are really worth it in the end, a question so many face as difficult decisions can change your life forever.
Mira Sorvino will also star.
The film is based on a story and character created by Nicola herself, with the latest screenplay draft by Jenny Taylor-Whitehorn, who adapted a script from Allie Avital & Alia Azamat Ashkenazi.
Deadline reports the movie is currently in production, with Luca and Alessandro Morelli, aka The Morelli Brothers, making their directorial debut.
Nicola will next be seen in the upcoming Ryan Murphy series The Beauty – Watch the trailer!