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Lady Gagajust shared a lovely couple photo of her andAdam Driverin a behind-the-scenes look atHouse of Gucci.She and Driver are currently in Italy filming the latestRidley Scottmovie, and this is our first look at the two Oscar-nominated performers in character.
The film follows the events and aftermath of the murder of famous Italian designerMaurizio Gucci(Driver) by his ex-wifePatrizia Reggiani(Gaga).Rounding out the castisAl Pacinoaslado Gucci,Jeremy IronsasRodolfo Gucci,Camille CottinasPaola Franchi, andJack HustonandReeve Carneyin unspecified roles.
The film is based on the novelThe House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and GreedbySara Gay Forden. Reggiani was tried and convicted of ordering Gucci’s murder in 1998, sentenced to 29 years in prison. The trial received a great deal of publicity, and Reggiani became known as a classic “black widow.” British-Italian writerRoberto Bentivegnamakes his feature film debut with the adaptation of this thrilling true story. Scott is joined by producersGiannina ScottandKevin J. Walsh.
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Gaga’s description dubs the two “Signore e Signora Gucci.” Both performers look absolutely stunning in a pair of knits and a chic fur hat on Gaga. By the looks of the costuming (snow pants on Driver) and the beautiful wintery background, we can gather that there may be a snow or ski scene inHouse of Gucci.And, naturally, the outfits give us a brief glimpse at what will surely be an overstuffed extravaganza of 80s couture looks. Based on what we know of the real-life events, Driver looks fittingly unsuspecting as Gucci, while Gaga gives an enigmatic smirk foreshadowing the ordered assassination to come.
Combined with the reputation of the director and the rest of the cast,House of Gucciis easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2021. Since they’re suckers for transformations and historical events, Driver and Gaga are sure to be on the shortlist for Oscar nominations, following their brilliant (and Oscar-nominated) turns inMarriage StoryandA Star Is Bornrespectively. Notably, this also marks Gaga’s return to film afterBradley Cooper’s critically acclaimed 2018 remake. This project probably hits close to home for Gaga too, since as we all know, she’s “just an Italian girl from New York.”
House of Gucciis currently set to release in theaters on November 24. See the first picture below.
