Lily Collins will play Audrey Hepburn in a new movie about the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Collins will also produce the project, which is based on Sam Wasson’s book “Fifth Avenue, 5 AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman.” Alena Smith, known for creating the Apple TV series Dickinson, will write the script. A director has not been decided.
Based on Truman Capote’s novella, Breakfast at Tiffany’s follows socialite Holly Golightly as she meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment. Described in a press release as “the first complete account of the making of a film,” this next film was marred by chaotic pre-production (Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play the role of Holly Golightly, but studio Paramount’s decision to cast Hepburn meant that he would not be able to play Holly Golightly). It will chronicle the seminal romantic comedy through its dramas on set (a crew member reportedly nearly got electrocuted while filming the iconic opening sequence outside Tiffany’s flagship store in Fifth). Avenue). Capote, legendary costume designer Edith Head, and director Blake Edwards will appear in an untitled making-of film, but no cast has yet been announced.
“After nearly a decade in the making and a lifetime of admiration and adoration for Audrey, I’m finally able to share this with you,” Collins wrote on Instagram. “Even if I’m honored or ecstatic, it doesn’t convey my feelings…”
Imagine Entertainment is backing the film, with executives Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody and Justin Wilkes serving as producers on behalf of the production company. Mark Gilber will serve as executive producer and Joyce Choi will oversee development. Charlie McDowell and Alex Orlovsky will serve as producers on the case study film along with Scott Lastaity. Sam Wasson and Brandon Milan will serve as executive producers for Felix Farmer Productions. Michael Schanberg will also serve as executive producer.
Collins is best known for her role in the Netflix television series Emily in Paris, which was recently renewed for a sixth season, and her credits include Rules Don’t Apply and David Fincher’s historical drama Mank. She is repped by LBI Entertainment, CAA, Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
