Lily Collins to Play Audrey Hepburn in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Film

Lily Collins has been cast to portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film focusing on the making of the 1961 classic, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” according to an announcement from Case Study Films and Imagine Entertainment.

The project will be based on Sam Wasson’s 2017 book, “Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman,” which offers a detailed account of the film’s production. The film promises to explore the complex dynamics surrounding the iconic movie, featuring key figures such as Hepburn, author Truman Capote (whose novella the film is based on), costume designer Edith Head, and director Blake Edwards.

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” starred Hepburn as Holly Golightly, a New York socialite navigating love and life in a rapidly changing era. The film garnered five Academy Award nominations and remains a significant cultural and fashion landmark, earning a place in the U.S. National Film Registry in 2012.

Alena Smith, known for her work as the creator of the series “Dickinson,” is adapting Wasson’s book for the screen. Collins will also serve as a producer alongside Charlie McDowell, Alex Orlovsky, Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, Justin Wilkes, and Scott LaStaiti.

The casting of Collins has sparked a reaction online, with some fans expressing disappointment and suggesting that Ariana Grande would have been a more fitting choice for the role, according to reports from the Daily Mail.

Collins herself expressed her enthusiasm for the role, stating she is “honored and ecstatic” to portray Hepburn, as reported by TODAY.com. She acknowledged the comparisons she has faced to Hepburn throughout her career.