Lily Collins set to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany’s | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShahana YasminTuesday 24 February 2026 11:35 GMTEmily in Paris season 5 trailerLily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in a new film focusing on the turbulent making of the 1961 classic, Breakfast at Tiffany's.Collins confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing her long-standing admiration and adoration for Hepburn.The film will be based on Sam Wasson’s non-fiction book, Fifth Avenue, 5 AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman.Wasson's book chronicles dramatic pre-production battles, including writer Truman Capote’s unsuccessful campaign to cast Marilyn Monroe as Holly Golightly.Alena Smith is writing the screenplay for the project, which is being developed by Collins’ production company, Case Study Films, and Imagine Entertainment.In fullEmily in Paris star Lily Collins set to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany’sThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in