Emily in Paris star Lily Collins “honoured” to play Hollywood icon in new biopic

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Fans of Lily Collins are celebrating after she was chosen to play Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming biopic. The film will focus on the making of the iconic 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and many have noted the striking resemblance between the two actresses. Collins, known for her role in Emily in Paris, will be swapping the Parisian streets for the glamour of 1960s New York to portray the Hollywood legend.

Directed by Blake Edwards, this movie is based on Truman Capote’s 1958 story of the same name. Audrey Hepburn plays Holly Golightly, a charming and innocent socialite, in a performance that made her a style icon and redefined the typical Hollywood leading lady.

A new movie about the making of the classic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s is in the works. It will be written by Alena Smith, the creator of Dickinson, and based on Sam Wasson’s book, Fifth Avenue, 5 AM, which offers a detailed look behind the scenes (according to Deadline).

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Collins, who also makes films through her production company Case Study Films, announced the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement and honor at playing Hepburn in a film she’s been working on for almost ten years.

After nearly a decade of work and a lifelong love for Audrey, I’m thrilled to finally share this with everyone. I’m truly honored and overjoyed, and words can’t fully capture how I feel,” the actor said.

Fans of Collins and other celebrities reacted with excitement to the news, and some are already calling it the best casting decision of the year.

Lucy Hale, known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, praised Collins, saying she was a natural fit for the role. Isla Fisher echoed this sentiment, excitedly writing that Collins was “born to do” this and expressed her anticipation.

Ashley Park, who stars alongside Collins in Emily in Paris and is also a close friend, excitedly commented: “YESSSSSSS OFFICIALLLL BABYYYYY!”

Collins also posted some outfits from Emily in Paris on her Instagram Stories, inspired by Audrey Hepburn.

The show includes references to Audrey Hepburn’s films, like a staircase scene inspired by Funny Face in season 1, episode 6, and a stylish ski outfit reminiscent of her look in the 1963 movie Charade, which appears in the season 4 episode ‘Last Christmas’.

Emily in Paris is streaming on Netflix.

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2026-02-24 14:49