Rooney Mara has been captivating audiences for over a decade with her calmly assured, deeply moving performances in every genre. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Carol Ghost Story to Guillermo del Toro’s beguiling noir Nightmare AlleyThe film seems to be poised for awards season success. However, the twice-Oscar-nominated actor’s next film will be her most high-profile to date: she is set to play Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming drama from Apple that will delve into the actor, humanitarian and fashion icon’s life and work.
Given Mara’s envy-inducing brows and penchant for Givenchy-designed little black dresses, the casting seems a no-brainer. The good news is that there are more. Luca Guadagnino (the acclaimed director of I Am Love, A Bigger Splash, Call me by your nameThe script will be written by Michael Mitnick, a playwright.
The plot details are still being kept secret, but anyone looking for clues would be wise not to rewatch the show. Audrey, the 2020 documentary that follows the beloved actor from her childhood during World War II to her stint as a ballet dancer in London and her emergence as a Hollywood power player in the ’50s. The new release could also cover the stories behind her most well-known films.Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady), her three major romances (with Mel Ferrer, Andrea Dotti, and Robert Wolders), and her work as an activist with UNICEF.
It isn’t the only project about the screen legend currently in development, either. Jacqueline Hoyt was reported to be in development for the role of Jacqueline Hoyt. Her credits include The Good Wife, The Leftovers, Underground Railroad, would be writing a TV series that depicts Hepburn’s formative years. It’s based on a treatment co-authored by journalist Luigi Spinola and Hepburn’s son Luca Dotti, and due to be produced by Wildside, the company behind prestige hits The Young Pope My Brilliant Friend.Which Audrey Hepburn movie will be the first to hit our screens? We can’t say for certain, but the costumes in both are sure to be exquisite.
This post originally appeared at Vogue.
Source: Glamour