When Rita Moreno starred in the first screen adaptation of West Side Story six decades ago, it was one of the most memorable performances of her career, and it won her an Academy Award. When Steven Spielberg set about making his own version of the story, he knew he wanted to give Moreno another opportunity to be part of the story she loved, so he actually had a new character written just for her and brought her on board as an executive producer. This gave Moreno a chance to watch the movie take shape as it was being made, and she told us there were a few moments along the way that really stood out. (Click on the media bar below to hear Rita Moreno) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Rita_Moreno_Suprise_West_side_story_.mp3 West Side Story is now playing in theaters. The post Spielberg Gave Rita Moreno Some ‘West Side Story’ Chills appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.