Sean Hepburn Ferrer said he has held several talks with actress Lily Collins regarding an upcoming biopic about his mother, Audrey Hepburn [1].
The project aims to honor the legacy of the two-time Oscar winner [1] by focusing specifically on the production of the iconic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" [2].
Ferrer said he is confident in the casting choice for the role. "She’s something special," Ferrer said [2]. The collaboration comes more than 70 years after Hepburn first broke through on screen [1].
While Collins is set to lead the project focused on the making of the 1961 classic, the Hepburn estate is involved in multiple tributes. Ferrer said actress Thomasin McKenzie is attached to a separate project centered on the star [1].
The upcoming film will explore the behind-the-scenes dynamics and personal challenges Hepburn faced during the creation of one of her most famous roles. The project seeks to provide a nuanced look at the actress beyond her public persona [2].
“"She’s something special."”
The simultaneous development of two separate projects—one starring Lily Collins and another featuring Thomasin McKenzie—indicates a broader effort to revitalize Audrey Hepburn's image for modern audiences. By focusing specifically on the production of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', the Collins project shifts from a traditional cradle-to-grave biography to a focused character study of professional and personal pressure.
