Lily Collins To Star as Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn
Lily Collins To Star as Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn
By Sophie Amen — March 25, 2026
On Feb. 23, Lily Collins delighted fans by announcing that she will star as Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn in a movie about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Planning for the production has reportedly been in development for 10 years. The “Emily in Paris” star took to Instagram to reveal the long-awaited news.
“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,” Collins said via her Instagram post.
The film is not a retelling of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but instead a story about Hepburn on the iconic set. This is an essential distinction; viewers will get an inside look at how Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany’s transformed cinema.
Even celebrities flooded social feeds regarding the casting news, praising Collins for her ability to do Hepburn justice. Many emphasized Collins’ timeless style and resemblance to Hepburn, as if she manifested the role before casting rumors even began.
The casting choice sparked debate—especially from those who were rooting for Ariana Grande to secure the role. However, Collins has long paid homage to Audrey, subtly campaigning for the part through the many references and nods in “Emily in Paris” to Hepburn and her quintessential style.
The world can’t wait for Collins to sport Holly Golightly’s little black dress, long black gloves, extravagant diamond necklace, and bold statement sunglasses. Still, many questions remain regarding the biopic: What about the costuming? The casting of other integral characters? And, most importantly, how will Collins convey Hepburn’s unparalleled grace and charm?
Though many questions remain unanswered, viewers are ecstatic to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic film. Fans and critics eagerly await Collins’ interpretation of Hepburn, yet only time will tell how she will embody and honor the legacy of Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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