Zendaya and Denzel Washington’s Son Got Romantic In Black-and-White During Pandemic

Euphoria star Zendaya will appear next on the big screen in the Sam Levinson romantic drama Malcolm & Marie opposite Denzel Washington‘s son John David Washington (Spike Lee‘s BlacKkKlansman, Ballers). Levinson, who wrote and directed the film, is also the creator of the HBO series Euphoria.

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Zendaya and #Euphoria creator Sam Levinson have teamed up for a new movie called #MalcomAndMarie that co-stars John David Washington from #Tenet. Netflix just bought the rights to the film for $30 million. Read more at the link in bio

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Washington plays filmmaker Malcolm who expects great things in his career following a successful movie premiere. But when he returns home with his girlfriend (Zendaya), things between the young couple change.

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Deadline is reporting that Netflix is wrapping up a deal near $30 million for worldwide rights to Malcolm & Marie, a Sam Levinson-directed romantic drama that stars Zendaya and John David Washington. Shot quietly during the production lockdown on 35mm in black and white with help from Fotokem, Malcolm & Marie was the first post-pandemic film to complete production. Washington plays a filmmaker who returns home with his girlfriend (Zendaya) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what’s sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love. #malcomandmarie #johndavidwashington #zendaya #Netflix

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The film, which was shot this summer during the pandemic entirely at the Caterpillar House in Carmel, California, adhered to strict COVID-19 safety protocols. It’s being touted as the first film to be written, directed, and completed during pandemic in the US.

Rights for the black-and-white film Malcolm & Marie were recently bought by Netflix for a reported $30 million. A portion of the proceeds of the Netflix sale will go to the non-profit organization Feeding America, to support children and families struggling with hunger particularly this school year.