Angelina Jolie in talks to play Gucci killer
Ridley Scott in talks with Angelina Jolie for Gucci role
Is there anything more interesting than the story of a slain designer? (ahem) Is there anything more interesting than a slain designer killed by somebody played by Angelina Jolie? Now we’re talkin’.
Angelina Jolie has been offered the role of Patrizia Reggiano, a convicted murderer who was charged in the death of Maurizio Gucci, a world renowned designer and Gucci chief.
Maurizio Gucci was found dead in front of his Milan apartment in 1995. Reggiano is currently serving a 29-year-sentence for the killing.
Gladiator and Alien director Ridley Scott is on board to direct the Fox 2000 feature. He is reportedly looking for a writer to pen the story which is expected to cover the ’70s an ’80s when the Gucci firm was selling more than $500 million worth of clothing.
The Gucci family was embroiled in fights until the grandson of Guccio Gucci, Maurizio, won the power struggle and became head of the family business. He was later gunned down on the steps of his apartment in Italy.
Scott is reportedly interested in Shutter Island star Leonardo DiCaprio for the role of Maurizio.
Jolie is currently wrapping up her spy thriller Salt and has just been attached to The Tourist, an American remake of French film Anthony Zimmer.
Scott is on post-production for his current project Robin Hood.
Source: Variety
