Lily Collins Steps Into Audrey Hepburn's Shoes in New "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Movie!

The Hollywood grapevine has some refreshing news for Audrey Hepburn fans-an upcoming movie will shine a light on all the hush-hush drama behind the making of the timeless classic, "Breakfast at Tiffany’s," and who better to invoke the grace and charm of Hepburn than the delightful Lily Collins?

Don't just expect a riveting performance from Collins; she's also pitching in as a producer for the project. Drawing its inspiration from Sam Wasson's book "Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman," the script will be penned by Alena Smith, the brains behind the acclaimed Apple TV series “Dickinson.” However, the director's chair remains unclaimed for now.

The upcoming flick is set to give us a unique view of Holly Golightly's world, originally born from Truman Capote's novella and further immortalized in cinematic history by Hepburn. The movie promises to be the "first complete account of the making of the film," delving into the pandemonium of pre-production-highlighting Capote's unfulfilled desire for Marilyn Monroe as Holly and his disappointment with Paramount's decision to cast Hepburn-and the dramatic on-set ups and downs (including a crew member's near-tragic electrocution during the filming of the iconic Tiffany & Co. opening scene). The movie will also feature Capote, acclaimed costume designer Edith Head, and director Blake Edwards as characters, the casting for whom is still up in the air.

Holidaying on cloud nine, an ecstatic Collins shared on Instagram, “It’s with almost 10 years of development and a lifetime of admiration and adoration for Audrey that I’m finally able to share this. Honored and ecstatic don't begin to express how I feel…”

The production machine powering this magical journey is Imagine Entertainment, represented by head honchos Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Justin Wilkes. Also joining the production bandwagon are Marc Gilbar, Charlie McDowell, Alex Orlovsky for Case Study Films, and Scott LaStaiti. Minding the development will be Joyce Choi, while the executive producing duties are shouldered by Sam Wasson, Brandon Millan for Felix Farmer Productions, and Michael Shamberg.

Collins, stealing hearts with her role in the Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” fresh from its sixth season renewal, has an impressive oeuvre that includes “Rules Don’t Apply” and David Fincher’s historical drama “Mank.” Representing her are LBI Entertainment, CAA, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.