Spoiler Alert: This story comprises spoilers for The Drama
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new film is going through critical backlash earlier than it even hits theaters.
The Euphoria star, 29, stars alongside the actor, 39, in The Drama, an upcoming A24 movie that’s being marketed as a wedding-themed romantic comedy — however a surprising twist has sparked controversy, per TMZ.
According to the outlet, the movie reveals that Zendaya’s character confesses she as soon as deliberate a faculty taking pictures however finally didn’t undergo with it.
That storyline isn’t sitting properly with Tom Mauser, whose son Daniel was killed in the 1999 Columbine High School bloodbath.
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Mauser instructed the outlet he was disgusted by the plot, calling it “awful” that such a critical topic could be used in a romantic comedy. As a longtime gun reform advocate, he additionally expressed concern that the movie “humanizes” and “normalizes” college shooters.
He was notably upset over the Dune actress’ latest look on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the place he felt the subject wasn’t handled with sufficient gravity.
While the movie doesn’t depict violence — and the character finally doesn’t perform the act — Mauser believes the premise crosses a line.
The movie continues to be scheduled for launch on April 3.
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