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J.Lo Mentors Co-Star Diego Luna in Musical Adaptation
11 Oct
Summary
- Immediate chemistry between J.Lo and Luna on set
- J.Lo helped non-dancer Luna overcome insecurities
- J.Lo's extensive dance experience and guidance praised by director
In October 2025, director Bill Condon spoke highly of the collaboration between Jennifer Lopez, 56, and Diego Luna, 45, on the set of their new musical film. Condon revealed that Luna, who plays a Marxist revolutionary in the film, initially lacked dance experience but was able to overcome his insecurities with the help of his more seasoned co-star.
"Diego came into this as a non-dancer, and he's a great actor ... but he shared his insecurity with Jennifer and she gave him a wonderful note," Condon said. In contrast, Lopez has a long history of dance, from school musicals as a child to dancing on TV specials and as a Fly Girl on In Living Color, before embarking on her pop star career.
Condon praised the "immediate" chemistry between the two actors, noting how Lopez "took him under her wing" and they would spend more time together discussing the film as it progressed. The director is excited for fans to see the final product, which he describes as "a tribute to the musicals that I love, but it's also a very serious movie."
