Instagram/Zendaya & Ryan Coogler Celebrity Zendaya reveals her dream to collaborate with director Ryan Coogler. Discover her admiration for his work and the potential for a future project. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Zendaya recently shared her enthusiasm for working with acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the actress revealed that collaborating with Coogler has been a long-held aspiration of hers.