It was greeted with critical acclaim, and was then picked up by Sony for international rights. But before you see it on the big screen, here’s the original 148-tweet thread that, as King notes in her Twitter bio, “invented” the thread as the story-telling device we all know and love today. Sony plans to release the film through A24 on June 30, 2021. The film is a comedy and a drama, and is based on the Zola tweet thread. Now, the wild story that went viral will be on big screens nationwide. So begins the wild trailer for A24’s “Zola,” which dropped Wednesday to a riveted social-media audience. But that was also the start of the original Twitter thread that inspired the highly anticipated movie, out June 30. We've received your submission. The first trailer for A24's Zola movie has officially dropped, giving us our first look at the cast who will be bringing the famous Twitter thread to life on the big screen. 86,630, This story has been shared 66,842 times. Zola is a new movie that tells the tale of one horrifying road trip that took place over a weekend. March 31, 2021 | 12:22pm | Updated April 1, 2021 | 1:38pm, “You wanna hear a story about how me and this bitch fell out? (For the film, Jessica’s name has been changed to Stefani, played by Taylour Paige.). The movie is from Sony Studios and A24 and directed by Janicza Bravo . “The thing that was most important to Jeremy and I when writing the script — what turned us on most about that Twitter thread — was her voice, her agency. See the first trailer for Zola, a film based on an infamous Twitter thread Taylour Paige and Riley Keough play dancers on a disastrous Florida road trip. You can read the entire original thread here and follow the woman responsible for it all on Twitter here . “I better not ever see or hear from you again.”. The thread's opening line, which appears in the film's trailer, has become a meme on Twitter. 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And it promises to be … Aziah "Zola" Wells' epic Twitter story went viral after she posted it in October. 'Zola,' the movie version of an unforgettable 2015 Twitter thread about a wild trip to Florida, has a new trailer and a summer 2021 release. In October of 2015, a waitress and dancer A’Ziah "Zola" King posted 148 tweets detailing her story of the trip she took to Florida with a stripper named Jessica, whom she met just hours before. Your Ad Choices A look back at the viral 148-tweet Twitter thread that inspired A24's newest enthralling stripper drama "Zola." On Thursday, August 6, A24 released the first teaser trailer for Zola, based on the 2015 Twitter thread by Aziah "Zola" Wells. The film looks to explore the taboo subject of sex-work. Zola is set to hit cinemas on June 30 in the US. It’s kind of long, but it’s full of suspense.”. But that was also the start of the original Twitter thread that inspired the highly anticipated movie, out June 30. The thread tells the story of one weekend that includes murder, a suicide attempt, a pimp, abuse, gangsters and even more unexpected adventures. In October of 2015, a waitress and dancer A’Ziah "Zola" King posted 148 tweets detailing her story of the trip she took to Florida with a stripper named Jessica, whom she … I was really taken aback. Co-written and directed by Janicza Bravo, the film follows a Detroit waitress named Zola (Taylour Paige) who strikes up … If you were on Twitter in 2015, you probably remember the wild story of "Zola" — and now the viral Twitter thread is a real movie! PARK CITY, Utah — At long last, a movie based... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Sort by best View discussions in 10 other communities level 1 5 years ago worth it 4 share Report Save level 1 5 years ago That was amazing. The full thread from 2015 went viral detailing the Odyssean saga of A’Ziah-Monae “Zola” King, a Detroit waitress and dancer who embarked on a mind-boggling road trip to Florida with a schemer she met just hours before. AN incredible story of murder and sex workers that was told in a Twitter thread is being brought to life. Bill Gates had lengthy affair with Microsoft employee who wanted his wife to know:... John Mulaney's wife went to rehab over his alleged infidelities, Teen busted for allegedly kidnapping sleeping boy later found dead on Texas street, Smells fishy: New owners of Rockaway Beach snack bar claim sabotage, Woman allegedly crashes children's birthday party, rapes teen, Bills QB Mitch Trubisky’s fiancée enjoys Nashville bachelorette party, Anya Taylor-Joy makes out with Malcolm McRae before ‘SNL’ hosting gig, Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant, expecting third child with Brian Hallisay, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Strippers are back on the job but COVID rules are hurting their pay, Flood Gates are open: Biographer spills on Microsoft co-founder’s wild, ‘womanizing’ lifestyle, Army major drugged, bitten by strippers at off-limits club in Poland, Hunter Biden has ‘no recollection’ of meeting stripper with whom he had a child, The 11 best places to get bridesmaid dresses for post-COVID weddings, Where to buy vaccine card holders and why you need one, Xbox Wireless Headset Review: A Comfortable, Simple and Affordable Headset for $99, The best expert-approved face masks to wear on long flights: KN95s and more, Prepare for Brood X with these anti-cicada essentials. Zola originally aired at the Sundance Film festival on January 24, 2020. King, who was a waitress at Hooters at the time, begins by promising a long and suspenseful tale. In October of 2015, a waitress and dancer A’Ziah "Zola" King posted 148 tweets detailing her story of the trip she took to Florida with a stripper named Jessica, whom she met just hours before. If the Zola film is even half as insane as what A’Ziah ‘Zola’ King’s Twitter thread was, we’re in for a very wild ride. The thread tells the story of one weekend that includes murder, a suicide attempt, a pimp, abuse, gangsters and even more unexpected adventures. “Zola” is based on the infamous Twitter thread posted by A’Ziah Wells King. The eventual outcome somehow gets even more wild — but we’ll let the movie handle that. A24 has released the official trailer for "Zola," which will release theatrically on June 30. “So I’m like ok ok I’ll be ready,” King tweeted. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. “Zola,” a buzzy title among next year’s Sundance lineup, comes from unprecedented source material: a 148-tweet Twitter thread from October 2015. Over the next 48 hours, they’re pulled into shady scenario after shady scenario by a man who appears to be Jessica’s pimp. Zola shows that, in the era of social media, anything on the internet can be commodified if there's enough interest in it. Privacy Notice I’m SO in on this. Your California Privacy Rights At the time, I had not: At the time, I had not: Ehis Osifo / BuzzFeed “I pack my baddest stripper wear and I’m ready.”. A24 debuts a first look trailer for the film, Zola, recalling the captivating story, which stars Boogie’s Taylour Paige releasing this summer. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The memorable @Zolarmoon Twitter thread that had our eyes pasted to our screens in 2015 has been adapted into a movie. The two hit it off right away. On March 30, 2021 A24 released the first theatrical trailer for the movie, which was first announced to be in the works since February of 2016, when James Franco was announced as director, before ultimately being replaced for accusations of sexual misconduct. She reveals the truth behind the stripper saga in our exclusive interview. It's been years since Aziah Wells' 'Zola' Twitter thread captivated the internet. If you're curious as to what was actually written by Zola in the tweets, you can view them right here. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Zola's thread ends with her saying Jessica "played victim", adding that Z "got sentenced to life" while Jessica was back in Detroit with her mother and child. Adam Sandler pickup hoops game goes viral for all the wrong reasons, Melinda Gates could be angling to change kids' $10M inheritance in split. So here's the synopsis of Zola's original story: In 2015, Zola, a stripper (whose real name is Aziah Wells), blew up Twitter with a thread she posted about a wild and dangerous trip she took to Florida with strangers. The next day, King agreed to go on a trip with Jessica, where she was promised a well-paying dancing gig. They head to the club, where, “after making $800, I was ready to go.” But that’s not what happens. Extremely long story extremely short: a Hooters waitress named Zola meets a new friend who immediately invites her to Florida for the weekend to make some extra money stripping. A Twitter thread has been turned into a movie. It was written by Aziah Wells and went viral in 2015. The Zola Twitter thread is a series of tweets about a waitress’ very eventful trip to Florida. Zola’s first trailer is as over-the-top as the Twitter thread it’s based on Not that long, but full of suspense By Adi Robertson @thedextriarchy Mar 31, 2021, 10:56am EDT Near the end of the journey, Jess swears to King she didn’t mean for things to go this poorly, and she hopes they can still be friends in the end. They leave that night. A24 has released the official trailer for “Zola,” which will release theatrically on June 30. Zola’s Twitter thread remains a top 5 thread on this app, and it ain’t 5. 56,382, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved When King meets up with Jessica, two men are in the car: Jessica’s white boyfriend, Jarrett, and a black man King assumes is her sugar daddy. “Zola is the Twitter story, but Aziah, who is the woman you’re talking to, is smaller and softer. And the whole story is beyond wild. People are sharing it alongside images of fictional and real-world pairs with famous falling-outs. LaToya Ferguson Jan 29, 2020 6:44 pm Thanks for contacting us. The tweet thread almost immediately went viral and caught the eye of notable celebrities such as Missy Elliot and Solange Knowles. The movie is told through the eyes of Zola as she tweets what happened to her that fateful weekend. And the whole story is beyond wild. Sex trafficking reality Zola's incredible story quickly blew up online but, unsurprisingly, accounts from the real people involved differed as to what had really happened. Here's everything you need to know about A24's next movie and how to watch it. releasing this summer. Back in 2015, when Twitter was fun Like many on the internet Wednesday, I watched the trailer for A24’s new film Zola. When King attempts to take control of the situation by handling Jessica’s clients, things spiral further downward in the NSFW thread. I am but a wee sophomore in college when all my friends start texting me and asking if I've seen this ~Zola~ story on Twitter. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights Zola came out of a Twitter thread so the movie remains conscious of these contemporary forms of communication. Terms of Use 'Your Brain Is Broken! Now, that story is the basis for “Zola,” directed by Janicza Bravo and written by Bravo and Jeremy O. Harris. To "Zola" co-writers Janicza Bravo and Jeremy O. Harris, the viral Twitter thread was an obvious blueprint for such an epic tale. "Zola" is an upcoming A24 film based on an iconic 2015 Twitter thread by A'Ziah "Zola" King. “I looked at her like she wasn’t speaking English.” King tweeted. Sitemap She says please and thank you. ': Trailer For 'Zola," A Movie Based On A Famed Twitter Saga, Prompts New Viral Tweets A'Ziah 'Zola' King made a 148-tweet thread in 2015 depicting sex trafficking, kidnapping and murder. Zola, '' which will release theatrically on June 30 remains conscious these... 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