Final month, information broke that Ursula Macfarlane is engaged on a documentary about Anna Nicole Smith. Now there’s phrase that one other story concerning the late mannequin is on the way in which, additionally from a lady director. In line with The Hollywood Reporter, Francesca Gregorini (“Killing Eve”) will helm and produce “Hurricana,” set over the last days of Smith’s life. Sierra/Affinity is buying the venture on the European Movie Market.
Holly Hunter is in talks to star within the movie as “Smith’s devoted therapist, Khristine (Hunter), who in an try to save lots of her shopper’s life embarks on a 36-hour odyssey wherein she unknowingly delivers the deadly blow,” per the supply. The pic is described as “a narrative of the immense hurricane-like drive that was Smith and the fateful string of occasions” that preceded her loss of life.
Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan. After breaking out along with her modeling profession, she grew to become a tabloid staple when she married 89-year-old oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II, and made additional headlines in her authorized battle for his property following his loss of life. Smith, and her struggles with drug habit and involvement in paternity lawsuits, had been the topic of a lot late-night “humor” that dehumanized her, decreasing her to a punchline. The star of E!’s “The Anna Nicole Present” died in 2007 after unintentionally overdosing on prescribed drugs.
Gregorini directed episodes of Hulu’s upcoming Elizabeth Holmes’ collection “The Dropout,” premiering March 3. Her different credit embody “Killing Eve,” “Tanner Corridor,” and “People.”
Hunter gained an Oscar for her main function in Jane Campion’s “The Piano,” and obtained nods for “13,” “The Agency,” and “Broadcast Information.” “Mr. Mayor,” “The Comey Rule,” and “Succession” are amongst her more moderen credit.
Supply: Women And Hollywood