Camila Mendes Joins Rudy Mancuso's 'Música' Film As Star & Executive Producer

Camila Mendes Joins Rudy Mancuso's 'Música' Film As Star & Executive Producer

Camila Mendes has signed on to the upcoming feature film Música in more ways than one!

The 27-year-old Riverdale actress will star in the film, alongside Rudy Mancuso, and she will also serve as an executive producer, Deadline reports.

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“this one hits different 😭💙💚 stories about brazilian culture are almost nonexistent in hollywood, and it’s a shame because it may be the most beautiful culture in the world. @rudymancuso vamo nessa!! 👏🏽,” Camila shared on Instagram, along with the news.

Rudy added on his account, “So thrilled to have the extraordinary @camimendes join the wondrous world of MÚSICA 🇧🇷”

If you didn’t know, Camila and Rudy are both of Brazilian descent.

Música “follows a young man (Mancuso), plagued by the music in his head, who has to come to terms with an uncertain future while balancing love, family and Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.”

The film was first announced nearly a year ago, and it will mark Rudy‘s feature film directorial debut. He also co-wrote the film and will compose an original score and soundtrack!

Production is said to start this summer.

Rudy is also set to appear in the upcoming DC movie The Flash, in an unknown role, while Camila will star in the upcoming Netflix film Strangers.

If you missed it, find out Camila and her Riverdale co-stars first ever roles!

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