On-Screen Marriage in Peril as Secret Threatens Wedding Plans
The highly anticipated first official trailer for the new film The Drama has been released, showcasing a turbulent love story between co-stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The pair portray Charlie Thompson and Emma Harwood, a young couple whose seemingly solid relationship faces a severe test when a disturbing secret emerges just before their wedding.
Passionate Preparations Overshadowed by Revelation
In the trailer, viewers see the couple earnestly preparing for their big day. They are shown practising their first dance, thoughtfully considering their wedding speeches, and sharing a passionate kiss, all indicating a deep connection. However, the idyllic preparations are shattered during an innocent dinner party with two close friends, played by Mamoudou Athie and Alana Haim.
It is here that Emma shares an unsavoury secret, throwing a significant spanner in the works and leaving Charlie visibly shaken and questioning their entire future together. A tense exchange highlights the fallout, with Emma pleading, 'You have to stop thinking about it,' to which Charlie retorts, 'How can I stop thinking about it? For f**k sake, I am thinking about it now.'
Visual Clues Hint at Wedding Doubts
Further scenes amplify the uncertainty surrounding the nuptials. Emma is seen trying on wedding dresses, but her forlorn expression as she examines her reflection in a bathroom mirror strongly suggests the ceremony is far from guaranteed. The drama escalates as the couple's relationship unravels, even leading to a scene where they crash their car into a tree. In a poignant moment, Emma reaches for hard liquor after putting on her bridal dress, leaving audiences to wonder if the wedding will proceed at all.
A Costly and Collaborative Production
The Drama was filmed across several prestigious locations, including Boston, New York, and Los Angeles. According to reports from FastLane, the production also invested a substantial $2.9 million specifically for shooting sequences in Louisiana. This film marks the third collaboration between Pattinson and Zendaya, following their shared roles in the upcoming science fiction epic Dune: Part Three and Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey.
In a recent interview with GQ, the British actor praised his co-star, stating, 'She’s great. I really, really like her. And yeah, she’s incredible in The Drama as well and in all of them.' He added a light-hearted note about The Odyssey, saying, 'Well, I haven’t seen what she did in The Odyssey, I just saw her pictures and we saw each other in passing.'
Desert Memories from Dune Filming
Reflecting on their work together on Dune: Part Three, where Pattinson plays Scytale and Zendaya reprises her role as Chani, the actor shared fond memories of filming in Hungary and Abu Dhabi. He particularly recalled driving into the desert with Zendaya while on location at the Liwa Oasis near the Persian Gulf.
'You’ll never experience these things in any other profession,' Pattinson reminisced. 'I mean, literally, I was experiencing things which hardly anybody in history has or will ever experience and it’s just absolutely incredible. Being out in the desert shooting Dune, it’s weird. I remember shooting a scene with Zendaya... I’m like, “Oh! We’re, like, in Dune!” And she’s like, “Yeah…we’re doing a Dune movie.” But it really was like, “It really like you’re in a Dune movie.” It was really, really fun.'
Release Details and Anticipation
Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, The Drama is scheduled for release in the United States on April 3, with an international release expected to follow shortly after. The trailer has successfully generated significant buzz, promising a film that explores the complexities of love, trust, and the secrets that can threaten even the strongest of bonds.
