Hollywood: Anna Nicole Smith biopic ‘Hurricana’ in the works
Actress died as a result of an accidental overdose in 2007 at the age of 39
A new biopic has been announced that will focus on the tragic final days of model and actress Anna Nicole Smith. She died as a result of an accidental overdose in 2007 at the age of 39.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming film comes from director Francesca Gregorini, while Oscar winner Holly Hunter is in discussions to join the film, which was written by Rachel Sarnoff and Matt Sarnoff.
An earlier statement from Sierra/Affinity, who would be handling international sales, stated that Betty Gilpin was in talks to play Smith, but it has since been confirmed that this is no longer the case and she won’t be appearing in the film.
‘Hurricana’ centres on Smith’s devoted therapist, Khristine (Hunter), who in an attempt to save her client’s life and embarks on a 36-hour odyssey in which she unknowingly delivers the fatal blow.
The film is described as a story of the immense hurricane-like force that was Smith and the fateful string of events that led her to destroy everything in her path, including herself and those closest to her.
Gregorini’s previous directorial credits include ‘Killing Eve’, ‘Tanner Hall’, ‘The Truth About Emanuel’ and the upcoming Searchlight/Hulu series ‘The Dropout’ starring Amanda Seyfried.
