Lily Collins to Play Audrey Hepburn in New 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Movie

The Emily in Paris star will also serve as a producer on the film based on the making of the 1961 classic.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Lily Collins has been cast to play Audrey Hepburn in a new movie about the making of the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's. Collins will also serve as a producer on the project, which is based on the 2011 book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by movie journalist Sam Wasson.

Why it matters

Audrey Hepburn's portrayal of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of the most iconic roles in cinema history. This new film will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic movie and the impact it had on popular culture.

The details

Collins shared the casting news on Instagram, writing that she has been developing the project for nearly 10 years. The rest of the cast, including who will play Hepburn's co-star George Peppard and the original film's director Blake Edwards, has not yet been announced. Wasson's 2011 book, which serves as the basis for the screenplay, details how Hepburn's version of Golightly differed from the character in Truman Capote's original novella.

  • Lily Collins announced the casting on February 23, 2026.
  • The 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's was released over 60 years ago.

The players

Lily Collins

An actress who will play the role of Audrey Hepburn in the new film and also serve as a producer.

Audrey Hepburn

The legendary actress who originally portrayed the iconic role of Holly Golightly in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Sam Wasson

The movie journalist who wrote the 2011 book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman, which serves as the basis for the new film's screenplay.

George Peppard

Hepburn's co-star in the original 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Blake Edwards

The director of the original 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, who was also the late husband of actress Julie Andrews.

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What they’re saying

“It's with almost 10 years of development and a lifetime of admiration and adoration for Audrey that I'm finally able share this. Honored and ecstatic don't begin to express how I feel...”

— Lily Collins (Instagram)

What’s next

A director for the new film has not yet been announced, but Alena Smith, the creator of the Apple TV historical drama Dickinson, will pen the screenplay. A release date for the film has also not been set.

The takeaway

This new film will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's and the enduring legacy of Audrey Hepburn's portrayal of the character Holly Golightly, which has captivated audiences for generations.