Arts+Culture / NewsA Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o film could actually happenDirector and screenwriter Ava DuVernay and Issa Rae are down for bringing the original idea from Twitter to the big screenShareLink copied ✔️April 25, 2017Arts+CultureNewsText Anna Cafolla It looks like a Tweet has sparked what could be the film of our generation. Last week, a tweet featuring a pic of Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o circulated widely with the attached observation: “Rihanna looks like she scams rich white men and Lupita is the computer smart best friend that helps plan the scans.” Nyong’o @-ed Rih Rih, telling her “I’m down if you are”. The singer replied “I’m in Pit’z”. Excited Twitter users then tapped 13th and Selma director Ava DuVernay to direct the would-be blockbuster, as well as Insecure and Awkward Black Girl’s Issa Rae as the writer. DuVernay responded: “Lights set. Camera’s up. Ready to call action for these #queens.” Rae followed up with a gif of a typing cat, so we’ll take that the major movie is on the way. Rihanna has been racking up acting credits in recent times, with an appearance in the iconic role of Marion Crane on Bates Motel, and further roles in Ocean’s Eight and as a galactic cabaret dancer in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets alongside Cara Delevingne. Former Dazed cover star Nyong’o has major upcoming roles in Panther and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Rih and Lupita scamming rich white men for the 90th Academy Awards please. h/t Indiewire Rihanna looks like she scams rich white men and lupita is the computer smart best friend that helps plan the scans https://t.co/PhWs1xd3nj— k (@1800SADGAL) April 18, 2017I'm down if you are @rihannahttps://t.co/vwHBWeCbFZ— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) April 21, 2017I'm in Pit'z https://t.co/Kz0o3lBEmL— Rihanna (@rihanna) April 23, 2017@MikelleStreet@rihanna Lights set. Camera's up. Ready to call action for these #queens. 👑 pic.twitter.com/NVgqpFeTnu— Ava DuVernay (@ava) April 24, 2017@dvrrxll@rihannapic.twitter.com/XG2WMribGJ— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) April 23, 2017Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?OnFashionHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear Life & CultureIs veganism a privilege? SamsungLife & CultureWhat went down at Dazed Club’s drop-in skate session with SamsungBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicSalem: Get to know the prodigal sons of witch houseLife & CultureLauren Scott on life after death, nudes & losing her armArt & PhotographySex, Clubs, Dissent: This photo book presents a history of queer nightlifeEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy