Malcolm & Marie

 is an American achingly romantic drama film directed by Sam Levinson, starring Zendaya and John David Washington. The movie was filmed during the COVID-19 shutdown summer 2020. The movie follows a filmmaker and his girlfriend whose relationship is tested after they return home from the premiere of his latest project and await the critical response to it.

On September 13, 2020, Variety reported that the streaming giant secured worldwide rights to the film in a $30 million deal.

Summary
"a filmmaker and his girlfriend return home following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what’s sure to be imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Zendaya as Marie
 * John David Washington as Malcolm