Moreno joins West Side remake

Rita Moreno’s portrayal of Anita in the classic 1961 film West Side Story won her an Oscar. Now, she has a different part in a remake directed by Steven Spielberg. A publicist for the 86-year-old Moreno confirmed Wednesday that she’ll play Valentina, a reworked version of the character of Doc, the owner of a corner store where Tony works. Ansel Elgort has been cast as Tony. The story follows two star-crossed lovers, Tony and Maria, who are each associated with rival New York street gangs. Filming is set to begin next summer.