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Spanish Grammy winner Rosalía is in early talks to join Alma Har’el’s upcoming family drama Wet, according to reporting from Deadline. According to the same source, if negotiations successfully conclude, the project would mark the pop megastar’s biggest film role to date in a growing acting career that previously included a cameo in Pedro Almodóvar’s 2019 feature Pain and Glory and a supporting role in the third season of HBO’s Euphoria.
Star-Studded Cast and Production Details for Wet
According to Deadline and associated coverage, the ensemble for Wet is assembling an impressive international cast alongside Rosalía. No formal deals have been finalized yet, meaning the lineup remains subject to change, according to reporting.
The feature film is financed and produced by Fifth Season alongside producers Chris Leggett, Riva Marker, and Alma Har’el, as reported by Deadline. Patrick Wachsberger’s 193 is handling international sales at the Toronto International Film Festival market, where industry buyers are tracking the package closely. Production on Wet is expected to shoot in Spain early next year.
Plot Comparisons and Creative Origins of the Drama
According to source reporting, Wet is described as a family drama set aboard a superyacht. The original screenplay was co-written by Alma Har’el and Christian Stangeby, based on Stangeby’s spec script. Industry reports indicate the tone of the project draws direct comparisons to HBO’s corporate drama Succession and Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning film Triangle of Sadness.
Did you know? Alma Har’el previously directed the 2019 feature film Honey Boy, which was written by and starred Shia LaBeouf, earning positive notices across festival runs at Sundance and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Har’el’s directorial background also includes helming episodes of the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake. While plot specifics remain tightly guarded, Deadline confirmed that Rosalía is lined up for a key part in the narrative if her negotiations close successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the movie Wet about?
According to production reports, Wet is a family drama set aboard a superyacht. Its tone has been compared to HBO’s Succession and the film Triangle of Sadness.
Who is directing Wet?
Alma Har’el is directing Wet. Har’el co-wrote the original screenplay with Christian Stangeby.
When and where will Wet film?
According to current industry reporting, the production is scheduled to film in Spain early next year.
Has Rosalía acted in films before?
Yes. According to verified sources, Rosalía made her screen debut with a cameo in Pedro Almodóvar’s 2019 feature Pain and Glory and later appeared in the third season of HBO’s Euphoria.
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