Zendaya's Controversial Role in 'The Drama'

On March 24th, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star, in the upcoming A-24 film, The Drama,

a dark romantic comedy hitting theaters on April 3rd.

The movie follows an engaged couple whose wedding plans unravel with a shocking twist.

Zendaya's character confesses she once planned a high school shooting as a teenager but

backed out at the last minute.

Marketed as a wedding story, it's already stirring debate ahead of release.

The backlash started with Tom Mauser, father of a student killed in the 1999 column by

Massacre.

In a recent interview, he called the plot point awful, especially in what's built

as a romcom.

Mauser worries it humanizes potential shooters and shouldn't treat school violence as entertainment.

Early screenings have split audiences, with some left horrified by the unexpected turn

and no trigger warning in sight.

Zendaya discussed the twist on late night TV, noting it sparks tough conversations, though

her light tone drew criticism from Mauser.

Meanwhile, not everyone's upset.

Some viewers praise its bold mix of fun and darkness, calling it a sharp take on uncomfortable

romance.

Tom Holland, Zendaya's partner, hyped it online, urging fans to grab tickets.

As Buzz builds, the film directed by Kristoffer Borgley promises to divide opinions even more

when it lands next month, testing how far comedies can, push boundaries.

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I'm Corey, with the story.