Is Zola a true story?

Is Zola a true story?

Despite the film taking quite a few liberties, Zola is, in fact, based on true events. The Zola film is based on a viral Twitter thread from 2015. The real-life Zola recounted her captivating tale in a 148-tweet thread that trended worldwide.

Did Zola get paid for the movie?

The movie includes a title card that says, “Based on the tweets by A’Ziah King,” she was credited as an executive producer and she will receive 2.5 percent of the film’s profits.

Who is the big blonde in Zola?

Riley Keough delivers the best performance of her career playing Stefani, a very eccentric blonde, who befriends Zola (Taylour Paige) as the film’s story begins. Stefani invites Zola to come with her to Florida to make thousands of dollars stripping.

Where are the Zola people now?

Zola has been involved in the production of the film, serving as an executive producer. Zola is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia with her two young daughters, she recently released a collection of five songs (opens in new tab) and runs a popular OnlyFans account.

Who is the real life Jessica from Zola?

Zola told Rolling Stone in 2015 that she did indeed meet a Jessica, a 21-year-old Jessica Rae Swiatkowski to be exact, at the Hooters where she worked when she was 19. “She was really nice,” Zola told the publication. “She was sweet, she was cute.”

Where did they shoot Zola?

The many corners of Tampa Bay are the backdrop of “Zola,” the new film inspired by the viral Twitter thread from A’Ziah “Zola” King in 2015.