At Sunday night’s Sundance Film Festival, Jennifer Lopez captivated audiences with her performance in the feature adaptation of the Broadway musical *Kiss of the Spider Woman*. The packed Eccles Theatre was filled with eager buyers like Searchlight Films and Mubi. The film, currently up for sale from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity, is set to release later this year.
Lopez received a standing ovation as she played Aurora/Ingrid Luna, the star-making role made famous by Chita Rivera in earlier decades. Molina’s character, jailed during Argentina’s dictatorship, inspires her transformation into the Spider Woman.
The film also stars Diego Luna as Valentin and was directed by independently-financed filmmaker Bill Condon, who first broke out at Sundance with *Gods and Monsters* in 1998. The movie explores themes of identity and acceptance, resonating deeply with audiences.
Lopez expressed how much she’s been waiting for this opportunity to shine on the big screen, especially after years of underrated roles. Fans are eager to see how her performance will be received as she continues to elevate her career.
The question remains: will *Kiss of the Spider Woman* become a full-fledged movie? Stay tuned as the film’s future is uncertain but promising, with one thing certain: Jennifer Lopez is undeniably captivating it all.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/sundance-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-premiere-jennifer-lopez-1236268794