Andrew Lloyd Webber is eager to collaborate with Nicole Scherzinger for a movie adaptation of his beloved musical, Sunset Boulevard. Scherzinger, 47, recently concluded a celebrated performance as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of the musical, and both are excited about the prospect of bringing this project to the silver screen.
An insider reported that Webber believes the momentum generated from the successful Broadway run should be capitalized on, enhancing the likelihood that this adaptation will come to fruition. For Webber, this project is particularly significant as he has spent many years developing it, and he feels that Scherzinger and her Broadway cast possess the star power necessary to revive the musical genre in cinema, reminiscent of past successes like Les Misérables and Chicago, both of which received widespread acclaim and numerous awards.
Scherzinger has previously celebrated her own accolades, including winning the Best Actress in a Musical at the Laurence Olivier Awards, and her triumph at the Tony Awards for the same role strengthens her case for the movie adaptation. In the past, she expressed her enthusiasm for the idea, stating, “There has been some talk. That is my dream, so I’m manifesting that right now.”
The collaboration between Lloyd Webber and Scherzinger holds great promise, potentially reigniting interest in musical films. As the industry looks for fresh content, the combination of their talents could lead to a successful and memorable cinematic experience.