Rachel Zegler’s summer season continues to succeed in new heights together with her ongoing success helming the West Finish revival of Evita. Even earlier than the June 14 opening night time, which pal and father-figure, Pedro Pascal attended, buzz in regards to the restricted run had gone viral. Now, nearly every week earlier than the ultimate September 6 present, Steven Spielberg confirmed as much as help Zegler. And the sensation she should’ve had after the icon attended the manufacturing for her have to be magical.
Earlier than we get into this fairytale night, let’s rapidly cowl some floor. For those who didn’t know, or recall how these two met, Spielberg plucked Zegler out of an open audition for his gorgeous West Facet Story remake. She was solid as Maria, and the connection was cemented. You’ll be able to catch it with a Disney+ subscription.
That was 2018, and now 7 years later, the Jaws filmmaker continues to be rooting for her. After the August 27 performances, the 24-year-old posted a group of familial-like photos (together with a couple of throwbacks) of the duo. She shared that he’d attended earlier within the month and revealed how a lot he means to her. Together with it, she expressed how grateful she is he’s nonetheless so supportive, take a look at the candy submit under:
What a pinch me, full circle second it should’ve been for her… and perhaps even Spielberg himself! I imply, to be launched to Hollywood through the Steven Spielberg stamp of approval is a tall order to ship on. But, right here she is superbly pulling off one of the vital celebrated musicals in Broadway historical past. And with him within the crowd nonetheless cheering her on, no much less.
For sure, the connection and the start of her profession really feel cinematic in their very own proper. To have this top-tiered historic Hollywood large choose her out of a crowd and kind of proceed as a strong information and shoulder is simply too cool. I’m certain it must be somewhat dizzying nonetheless at instances on her finish to have him as the one who launched her profession.
Outdoors of her beginnings, Zegler has made her personal means in Tinseltown. Whereas the vast majority of her roles have obtained reward, West Facet Story and The Starvation Video games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, she’s additionally been met with a whole lot of backlash over private feedback. Most lately, which was earlier this yr, the identical occurred for her 2025 film title Snow White. And the rising celeb opened up in regards to the discourse and remained steadfast in her beliefs.
It looks like this advantage is a part of what makes her such a shining star, a minimum of to me. Put up Evita, she has a future venture with Marisa Tomei lined up, however I do hope the West Facet Story collaborators reunite on one thing. It’s hopeful, however perhaps she’s part of Spielberg’s beneath wraps 2026 film schedule venture? I’m simply so completely satisfied to know Zegler nonetheless has him in her nook.