Lady Gaga and Adam Driver’s Gucci True Crime Movie Is Everything We Want Right Now
Just when the world needed it most, Lady Gaga gave us a surprise gift: a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at her upcoming film House of Gucci. The photo, which she posted on Instagram March 9, is a feast for the eyes. For example: Adam Driver in a cream-colored, cable-knit turtleneck sweater. His oversized glasses and wholesome Dad-vibe smile. Lady Gaga in her poofy white hat and cascading gold jewelry, serving a look vaguely reminiscent of The Rock’s iconic ‘90s turtleneck fit. The glamorous snowy mountain top backdrop!
An Instagram photo as rich and bountiful as this sparks endless possibilities for the discourse, and a long list of questions—first and foremost: what is House of Gucci, the film responsible for this dreamy snapshot? Here is everything we know about director Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gucci crime biopic.
It’s Based on a True Story
On March 27th, 1995, Maurizio Gucci was shot and killed outside of his office in Milan, Italy. Maurizio (portrayed in the film by Adam Driver) was a fashion mogul and grandson of Guccio Gucci, founder of the Italian fashion house. He and his wife, Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga) had been married since 1972, and were an Italian tabloid favorite for their lavish lifestyle and very public battle for control of Gucci. For a bit of insight into Reggiani’s personality, look no further than this quote she once uttered: “I would rather weep in a Rolls-Royce than be happy on a bicycle."
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The couple had two daughters together. In 1985, Maurizio went on a “short business trip” which turned out to be his departure from their family, as he left Reggiani for another woman. After this betrayal and the couple’s split, Reggiani openly threatened to kill Maurizio—making her the prime suspect after his murder. Insufficient evidence led to an investigation that stretched on for nearly two years, until a tip in 1997 led to the arrest of Reggiani and the men she allegedly hired to carry out the killing. She was convicted of plotting her husband’s assassination, and sentenced to 29 years in prison for her crime. She served 18 years of her sentence and was released in October 2016. Following her release, a reporter asked, “Patrizia, why did you hire a hitman to kill Maurizio Gucci? Why didn’t you shoot him yourself?" She reportedly replied, “My eyesight is not so good. I didn’t want to miss.”
Scott’s film is based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden. It follows the stylish, seemingly-charmed life of the couple, the events that led up to Reggiani’s arrangement of Maurizio’s murder, and the aftermath.
Cast, Filming Locations, and Release Date
Wrap your head around the wildly stacked cast tapped to portray other members of the Gucci dynasty. Al Pacino, Jared Leto, and Jeremy Irons will reportedly star in House of Gucci alongside Driver and Gaga. The film is currently shooting on location in Italy, and is slated for release in November 2021.
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Take a First Look at Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in Upcoming Thriller ‘House of Gucci’
Lady Gaga has gifted fans with a first look at her and Adam Driver for the upcoming thriller, House of Gucci.
Taking to social media to share the image, Gaga and Driver can be seen filming in a snowy location and in full costume. The A Star is Born actress is wearing a white mohair wool hat, a black-on-black ensemble and heavy jewelry, while the Star Wars staple is dressed in white pants, a cozy fisherman sweater and eyeglasses. “Signore e Signora Gucci #HouseOfGucci,” Gaga wrote as the caption.
House of Gucci will be helmed by Ridley Scott and stars Driver as Maurizio Gucci, Lady Gaga as Maurizio’s ex-wife and Italian socialite Patrizia Reggiani, Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci, Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci, Jeremy Irons as Rodolfo Gucci and Camille Cottin as Maurizio’s girlfriend Paola Franchi. The film is based on Sara Gay Forden’s book, The House Of Gucci: A Sensational Story Of Murder, Madness, Glamour, And Greed, and follows Regianni’s plot to murder Maurizio and the event’s aftermath.
Take a look at the photo below and stay tuned for a trailer and release date.
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La primera imagen de ‘House of Gucci’, con Lady Gaga y Adam Driver, no ha podido impresionarnos más
El cuatro veces nominado al Oscar Ridley Scott, autor de grandes títulos como ‘Alien, el octavo pasajero’, ‘Blade Runner’ o ‘Thelma y Louise’, se ha puesto otra vez tras las cámaras para dirigir ‘House of Gucci’, la historia del asesinato de Maurizio Gucci, que fue acribillado a balazos en su oficina en 1995.
La cinta tiene ya fecha de estreno: 26 de noviembre de 2021. Y hoy hemos podido ver la primera imagen compartida por Lady Gaga, que da vida a Patrizia Reggiani, exmujer de Maurizio Gucci, que fue condenada a 18 años de prisión por orquestar el asesinato de su marido –nieto del fundador de la marca, Guccio Guzzi– y que salió de la cárcel en 2016.
Lady Gaga comparte pareja protagonista con Adam Driver (‘Historias de un matrimonio’), que es el encargado de dar vida al magnate de la moda. Les acompañan, ojo, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons y Jack Huston. Desde luego estamos ante una de las películas más potentes del año.
El guión de ‘House of Gucci’ ha sido escrito por Roberto Bentivegna y adapta el ensayo de Sara Gay Forden titulado ‘The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed’. Como la propia cantante comparte en su perfil de Instagram (@ladygaga), esta es la primera foto de los actores como ‘Signor e signora Gucci’.
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El casting de la película ha suscitado enormes debates después de saber que Lady Gaga era la elegida para el papel de Patrizia Reggiani. Antes fueron valoradas para el mismo Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz y Natalie Portman. Igualmente, se pensó en Christian Bale para el rol que finalmente interpreta Driver, el de Maurizio Gucci.
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También se tanteó a Robert De Niro para el papel de Rodolfo Gucci, que encarna Jeremy Irons, mientras que el director inicial en el que habían pensado los productores fue Martin Scorsese aunque la decisión final les llevó a Ridley Scott, para quien supone la primera vez que trabaja con Lady Gaga, Al Pacino y Jared Leto. Con Driver ya trabajó en ‘The Last Duel’, una historia ambientada en el siglo XIV que podremos ver en España en octubre.
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