Rita Moreno has never had a role quite like this.

The Prank casts the award-winning legend as “a stern, mean and cruel physics teacher" named Mrs. Wheeler who is targeted by two students planning to “ruin her life and frame her for murder,” per a synopsis.

PEOPLE has the exclusive first trailer of the film, from director Maureen Bharoocha and writers Rebecca Flinn-White and Zak White.

"I'm excited for fans to see this unexpected performance from Rita Moreno in this dark comedy," says Bharoocha. "The Prank is filled with thrills and laughs, but Rita's deliciously devilish performance is not to be missed."

"Her talent and energy is unparalleled," the director adds, "and it's in an understatement to say working with the legendary EGOT winner was a dream come true.”