John David Washigton addresses controversy over 12-year age gap between him and co-star Zendaya
Daily MailWhile Netflix's upcoming Malcolm & Marie has put both Zendaya and John David Washington in the midst of the awards season races, though there has been some controversy over their 12-year age gap. The film, written and directed by Zendaya's Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, follows the 36-year-old Washington and 24-year-old Zendaya as the title characters as their relationship is tested after the premiere of director Malcolm's new movie. Age gap: While Netflix's upcoming Malcolm & Marie has put both Zendaya and John David Washington in the midst of the awards season races, though there has been some controversy over their 12-year age gap Relationship: The film, written and directed by Zendaya's Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, follows the 36-year-old Washington and 24-year-old Zendaya as the title characters as their relationship is tested after the premiere of director Malcolm's new movie 'I wasn’t concerned about it because she is a woman. He also said he's excited to see this film because they will, 'see how mature she is in this role, We’re talking about versatility, and Sam and Zendaya brought both.'