If you've ever wondered what a big screen collaboration between music sensation Beyoncé and acting superstar Zendaya would look like, you can relish in the news that the pair are reportedly in talks to work together on a film.
The project in question is understood to be a remake of the Oscar-nominated 1934 film Imitation Of Life, which explores race, gender and motherhood, according to The Sun,
The first 1959 remake, which also earned an Oscar nomination, not to mention a Golden Globe award, tells the story of a widowed aspiring white actor who takes in a struggling, homeless, unemployed African-American widow whose mixed-race daughter longs to be seen as white.
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Euphoria star Zendaya, who appeared in 'Be Alive' singer Beyoncé's 'All Night' music video in 2016, once said of the Destiny Child's alumni: 'I’m just obsessed with Beyonce and have been since my birth.'
In recent years the Spider-Man star, who starred in the classic-inspired black-and-white film Malcolm & Marie last year, about the tumultuous relationship of a director and his girlfriend, has risen to critical acclaim. Om 2020 she won an award at the Primetime Emmy Awards for 'Outstanding Lead Actress' due to her performance in the dark teen drama Euphoria.
It's safe to say, the rumoured collaboration between the two moguls is a seriously big deal.
Here's everything you need to know about Beyoncé and Zendaya's rumoured film:
What film are Beyoncé and Zendaya working on?
Beyoncé and Zendaya are reportedly in discussions to remake the film Imitation Of Life, first released in 1934 and later remade in 1959,
What was the plot of the first 1959 remake of the Imitation Of Life?
Imitation of Life, directed by Douglas Sirk, explores race, identity, gender and motherhood in American life.
The story, set in 1948, introduces two widowed mothers, aspiring actor Lora Meredith (Lana Turner)– who is white –, and deprived, homeless and unemployed Annie Johnson (Juanita Moore), who is black.
They are the mothers of young daughters and meet at Coney Island, before the Johnsons move in with the Merediths. Thereafter, Annie looks after the house while Lora auditions for roles.
A decade later, Annie continues to maintain the house and Lora, though a successful Broadway star, endures a troubled relationship with a playwright (Dan O’Herlihy), an adman (John Gavin), and her daughter (Sandra Dee).
As for Annie's daughter, Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner), she's grappling with an intense identity crisis as a light-skinned teenager working as a showgirl and passing as white, forsaking her mother in the process. Meanwhile Annie becomes exhausted juggling anger and self-control.
The end of the film sees a funeral being held for Annie, at which point Sarah Jane is met with the extent of her actions and distance from her mother.
What has been said about Beyoncé and Zendaya's remakes of the Imitation Of Life?
A source reportedly told The Sun: 'Imitation Of Life is renowned in the film world because of the issues it tackled — and they seem more relevant than ever right now.
'Everyone wants Zendaya in their films at the moment but it feels like this could be the movie to take her to the next level and really get some awards buzz.
'Beyonce has dipped her toe in a few projects, like Disney’s Lion King, voicing the part of lioness Nala.
'But now she wants a project she can really sink her teeth into, so she is very interested.'
Is Beyoncé and Zendaya's remake of Imitation Of Life in production?
The remake of Imitation of Life is reportedly in the early stages of development.
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