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Get ready for a whole new generation of kids to learn that Phil Spector is a bad character! That’s because, there’s been a long rumoured biopic about Ronnie Spector in the works, and now we know it’s a thing!

It’ll be made by A24 (that’s promising, for starters) and Ronnie herself will be played by hot property Zendaya.

Directing will by Barry Jenkins who headed up Moonlight and The Underground Railroad. That’s also promising news.

The movie will be based on Ronnie’s memoir, ‘Be My Baby‘, and will focus on her time with troubled music mogul Phil, who of course, went on to get convicted of murdering actor Lana Clarkson.

What is wonderful, is that, before she passed away, Ronnie Spector had selected Zendaya to play her in the film of her life.

Following Ronnie’s death in 2022, Zendaya wrote: “This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life. There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through.”

“Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honours of my life. Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace. There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast.”

“I admire you so much and am so grateful for the bond we share. You are a magical force of greatness and the world of music will never be the same. I wish everyone got to experience you the way I did. We celebrate your beautiful life and give you all the flowers you so rightfully deserve. Rest in great power Ronnie. I hope to make you proud.”