Zendaya and Robert Pattinson are making headlines after releasing the first look of their upcoming A24 romantic comedy, The Drama. The excitement started when Zendaya shared the film’s poster on Instagram on Tuesday, December 9. The image shows Zendaya leaning close to Pattinson as he wraps an arm around her. The actress smiles softly as she shows off her sparkling engagement ring. He captioned the post, “Drama. Formal invitation to follow.”
Directed and written by Christopher Borgli, the drama follows a “happily engaged couple” whose wedding week takes an unexpected turn. According to IMDb, the film chronicles how a surprising revelation puts their relationship to the test. The film also stars Alanna Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Michael Abbott Jr., Hailey Gates, and Sydney Lemmon. This film will be released on April 3, 2026.
A24’s engagement announcement sparks curiosity
A24 added to the excitement by posting a fake engagement announcement featuring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson. The black-and-white photo shows the actors posing as an engaged couple, providing more insight into their characters. The fictional newspaper clipping reads, “Mr. and Mrs. Harwood, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Harwood, to Charlie Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Thompson of London, England.”
It continues, “Miss Harwood is a 2013 graduate of Portside High School and a 2017 honors graduate of Boston University, where she earned a BA degree in English. She is currently employed at Mission Books.” The announcement also said, “The future groom, Mr. Thompson, graduated from Eton College in 2004 and received a PhD in Art History from Tufts University. He serves as Director of the Cambridge Art Museum.”
Fans immediately noticed that the fake engagement also included a wedding date: April 3, 2026, the drama’s confirmed release date. The clever marketing move instantly created a buzz about Zendaya and Pattinson’s on-screen pairing.
