EXCLUSIVE: Why the Upcoming Audrey Hepburn Biopic Is Already Facing Major Flop Fears
Insiders raise red flags over whether the story can captivate audiences.
Audrey Hepburn’s upcoming biopic is already facing fears it could become one of cinema’s biggest flops – with insiders warning the project lacks the dramatic substance needed to sustain a compelling feature-length story.
The film, which will star Lily Collins, 37, is set to focus on the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s – the 1961 classic that cemented Hepburn’s global stardom.
Based on Sam Wasson’s book Fifth Avenue, 5AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman, the project will center on the creation of Hepburn’s iconic portrayal of Holly Golightly.
Despite its high-profile subject and Collins’ casting – widely praised for her resemblance to Hepburn – concerns have emerged over whether the source material offers enough narrative tension to carry a major motion picture.