Lily Collins is stepping into the role of screen legend Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming feature centered on the making of the 1961 classic ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’

Best known for playing Emily Cooper on Emily in Paris, Collins has long drawn comparisons to Hepburn for her classic features and style. Collins, 36, confirmed the casting in an Instagram post, sharing her excitement after nearly a decade of development. “It’s with almost 10 years of development and a lifetime of admiration and adoration for Audrey that I’m finally able share this,” she wrote. “Honored and ecstatic don’t begin to express how I feel.”

The project draws inspiration from the New York Times bestseller “Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman” by Sam Wasson, which chronicles how the beloved romantic comedy came together — from early development and casting to production challenges and its lasting cultural impact. The book highlights key figures involved in the film, including writer Truman Capote, costume designer Edith Head and director Blake Edwards, while examining how the movie reshaped Hollywood, fashion and modern femininity.

The screenplay will be written by Alena Smith, with the film currently in development through Collins’ production banner, Case Study Films. Over the years, Collins has frequently spoken about her admiration for Hepburn. In a 2014 interview with Marie Claire, she praised the icon’s “timeless features, elegance, and charm will always represent the epitome of grace.”

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