JLo Covers Variety

Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of the latest issue of Variety. Jennifer covered a number of interesting topics in the interview. Here’s a short excerpt:

In fact, Lopez is still looking for ways to expand her reach. She’s thinking about directing her first movie with the upcoming drama “The Godmother,” in which she has the lead role, for STX Entertainment. “To star and direct is going to take a year or two out of my life,” says Lopez with a hint of dread. “I just need to be ready to do that.” And she’s recording new music for her next vehicle, “Marry Me,” a Universal Pictures comedy about a pop star who has to navigate fame in the social-media age.

Read the full interview and watch a behind the scenes video at Variety.com.

JLo & STX Team Up on “The Godmother”

STX announced today that Jennifer Lopez will star in “The Godmother,” a drama that chronicles the rise-and-fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco who outsmarted and out-hustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one of the world’s biggest drug lords. Griselda was reportedly worth more than $2 billion and was a key figurehead in Miami’s ruthless and murderous Cocaine Cowboy Wars.

“I’ve been forever fascinated by the story of Griselda Blanco and jumped at the chance to play her on screen,” said Jennifer in a press release. “She is all things we look for in storytelling and dynamic characters – notorious, ambitious, conniving, chilling. In a genre dominated by legendary kingpins, I’m eager to shine a spotlight on this anti-hero and excited to partner with STX for the third time so we can bring this compelling, complicated story to life.”

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer “could make her directorial debut with “The Godmother”, though she has not yet committed to helming the project”.

The screenplay is written by Regina Corrado and Terence Winter. In addition to starring, Jennifer will produce alongside Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina and Julie Yorn.

In somewhat related news, Jennifer’s next film, “Hustlers”, will debut at the Toronto Film Festival in September!

“Hustlers” Trailer Premieres!

The official trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s new movie, “Hustlers”, premiered today! Jennifer Facetimed with Jimmy Fallon on Fallon Tonight to premiere the trailer and chat about the “It’s My Party” tour. 

In “Hustlers”, Jennifer plays Ramona, the ringleader of the group of ambitious strippers who swindle Wall Street bankers out of millions. Directed by Lorene Scafaria, “Hustlers” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler entitled, “The Hustlers at Scores”. “Hustlers” also stars Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Trace Lysette, Lizzo and Cardi B.

“Hustlers” hits theaters September 13!

JLo Teases “Hustlers”


Jennifer Lopez posted a teaser for her upcoming film, “Hustlers”, on Instagram! The full trailer will be released July 17.

“Hustlers” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler entitled, “The Hustlers at Scores”, which sheds light on a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Jennifer plays Ramona, the ringleader of the group of ambitious women who take their plans of getting their full cut too far.

Directed by Lorene Scafaria, the film also stars Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Trace Lysette, Lizzo and Cardi B.