Rooney Mara is set to portray Hollywood golden era icon Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming movie from filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. The yet-untitled film has been set up at Apple Studios with Michael Mitnick of Vinyl fame penning the script and is co-produced by Mara, who is known for films like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Carol, Her and Lion. 

Hepburn, best known for Hollywood classics like Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), and My Fair Lady (1964), set an enduring fashion legacy with her choice of clothes. The opening scene in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in a black dress and pearl necklace being one of the most copied looks in poplar culture. The actor was also known for her philanthropic endeavours during her life time as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.