Bill Condon felt that Jennifer Lopez was perfect to lead the cast of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'. The 69-year-old director is behind the camera on the movie that is based on the stage musical of the same name and explained that he believed the 'Atlas' star had the range to play "three parts" in the picture.

Sundance: Bill Condon On Revisiting 'Kiss Of The Spider Woman' After 40 Years & Turning Jennifer Lopez Loose In An MGM-Style Musical

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A lavish, MGM-style musical is not typical Sundance Film Festival fare. But Sunday night Bill Condon brought such a creation—well, part of one—to Park City, Utah, with his adaptation of “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” starring Jennifer Lopez.

BroadwayWorld was on hand at the Sundance world premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN on January 26, 2025 and spoke with the creative team and performers on the carpet. Filled with breathtaking intimate moments,

Kiss of the Spider Woman has a rich and varied history, from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel to the 1985 Oscar-winning drama by Héctor Babenco to the 1992 stage show on which this latest film is based. This makes viewing it in isolation nearly impossible, but even on its own terms, the 2025 musical movie by Bill Condon is a difficult sell.

Jennifer Lopez was overcome with emotions as her childhood dream came to life, thanks to Bill Condon. Her titular role in The Kiss of Spider-Woman in Condon's new film adaptation of the

Bill Condon offers a fresh take on Kander and Ebb's 1992 musical, casting Diego Luna and newcomer Tonatiuh as men who bond in an Argentine jail cell.