Rachel Zegler Is Reportedly Eyed to Star in Disney’s Upcoming ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Project
Disney+ is gearing up for a fresh adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, this time with a modern twist aimed at young adults. According to scooper Mttsh, Rachel Zegler, known for her roles in West Side Story and Shazam! Fury of the Gods, is reportedly being considered for the role of Christine, the young soprano who becomes the obsession of the mysterious Opera Ghost.
However, it’s unclear if she’s already in talks or just on the studio’s radar.
This upcoming version, simply titled Phantom, will be directed by Kenny Ortega, the mind behind High School Musical and The Descendants. Ortega’s adaptation will stick to the classic storyline: Erik, a disfigured musical genius living under the Paris Opera House, falls for Christine and manipulates her rise to stardom.
Over the years, The Phantom of the Opera has seen countless adaptations. The most famous is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway musical,...
However, it’s unclear if she’s already in talks or just on the studio’s radar.
This upcoming version, simply titled Phantom, will be directed by Kenny Ortega, the mind behind High School Musical and The Descendants. Ortega’s adaptation will stick to the classic storyline: Erik, a disfigured musical genius living under the Paris Opera House, falls for Christine and manipulates her rise to stardom.
Over the years, The Phantom of the Opera has seen countless adaptations. The most famous is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway musical,...
- 1/13/2025
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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