Biopic News

Abe Sylvia, who penned the screenplays for biopics The Eyes of Tammy Faye and George & Tammy, will next direct a biopic of Audrey Hepburn. Dinner with Audrey will explore the actress’s relationship with de Givenchy, who designed her wardrobe on such films as Sabrina, Funny Face, Charade and Breakfast at Tiffany‘s. New Zealand actress Thomasin McKenzie will star alongside Ansel Elgort.

Having essayed Bela Lugosi’s later years in Ed Wood, screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski have turned their attention to the horror star’s early career. Currently being developed by Appian Way Productions, the production company of Leonardo DiCaprio, the as-yet unnamed biopic will focus on Lugosi's rise to stardom as Dracula and decline after rejecting the role of Frankenstein.

Anthony Ippolito, who played Al Pacino in making-of The Godfather biopic The Offer, has been tapped to portray Slyvester Stallone I Play Rocky. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film will depict Stallone’s battle to portray Rocky Balboa, the character he created. Stallone has been previously portrayed in the Chuck Wepner biopics Chuck and The Brawler.