- The upcoming A24 film The Drama stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as an engaged couple whose relationship is tested by a dark secret.
- The central plot twist reveals that Zendaya's character, Emma, once planned a school shooting but ultimately decided against it.
- This controversial storyline has drawn criticism from Tom Mauser, whose son died in the Columbine High School massacre, for potentially normalising such violence within a romantic comedy and potentially humanising perpetrators.
- Zendaya defended the film's multi-genre approach, suggesting it aims to spark conversations
- Written and directed by Kristoff Borgli, The Drama is scheduled for release in cinemas on 3 April 2026.
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