Rachel Zegler is setting her sights on the stage once again, and this time, she is aiming for one of the most iconic roles in theater history. The actress recently shared that she would love to take on Hamlet in a gender-swapped version, calling the idea exciting and creatively fulfilling. Known for her breakout role in West Side Story and her turn in Disney’s Snow White, Zegler has already proven her ability to balance film and stage.
Her interest in Shakespeare signals a desire to explore more classical and demanding material, following in the footsteps of performers like Ruth Negga and Cush Jumbo, who have both taken on gender-flipped or gender-blind versions of the role in recent years.
Beyond Shakespeare, Zegler also hinted at a new musical film project that she is currently working on, though she kept details under wraps. There have been ongoing rumors that she may portray Gloria Estefan in a biopic, a role that would align with her musical background and on-screen charisma.
Her passion for performance extends to the stage as well. Zegler recently made her West End debut in Evita, stepping into a role previously played by legends like Madonna and Patti LuPone. Reflecting on the experience, she admitted to feeling nervous but confident in her abilities, emphasizing that sometimes actors simply know when a role is meant for them.
With ambitions that span Shakespearean tragedy, musical cinema, and live theater, Zegler continues to position herself as one of the most versatile young performers of her generation.