Ariana DeBose Not Starring In 'Evita' London Revival, Reason Why Revealed

Ariana DeBose is no longer being attached to lead an Evita revival!

The 34-year-old Tony-nominated actress was rumored to be in talks to star in an upcoming production of the musical, but Variety reports she is no longer attached.

Earlier this month, she said they were “70% there” of working out the details.

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According to Variety‘s Marc Malkin, it didn’t work out for Ariana to star in Evita due to scheduling conflicts. She was to portray the lead, Eva Perón.

The musical, lead by director Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Boulevard, Romeo and Juliet), is scheduled to run from June 16-September 6 at London Palladium on the West End.

Patti LuPone originated the role on Broadway in 1979, while Madonna portrayed the character in the 1996 movie adaptation.

Currently, Ariana is in the midst of filming the upcoming Prime Video series Scarpetta, which received a two-season order and also stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman.