Lily Collins to portray Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' film

The Emily in Paris star will produce and star in a new movie about the making of the classic 1961 film.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Actress Lily Collins has confirmed that she will portray Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film about the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. Collins will produce the project through her production company, Case Study Films, which she launched in 2022. The script will be adapted from the 2010 book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Dawn of the Modern Woman.

Why it matters

Hepburn's portrayal of the iconic Holly Golightly character in Breakfast at Tiffany's is considered one of the most memorable performances in cinema history. This new film will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the classic movie and provide insight into Hepburn's life and career.

The details

Collins shared the news in an Instagram post, stating that she has been developing the project for nearly 10 years. The actress has long been inspired by Hepburn, often channeling the Hollywood legend's style in various photo shoots and in her role as Emily on the Netflix series Emily in Paris. Alena Smith, the creator of the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, will adapt the script from the 2010 book by Sam Wasson.

  • Lily Collins announced the project on February 24, 2026.
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's was released in 1961.

The players

Lily Collins

An actress who will portray Audrey Hepburn in the upcoming film and is the founder of the production company Case Study Films.

Audrey Hepburn

The legendary Hollywood actress who starred as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Alena Smith

The creator of the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, who will adapt the script for the new film from the 2010 book by Sam Wasson.

Sam Wasson

The author of the 2010 book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's and the Dawn of the Modern Woman, which the new film will be based on.

Charlie McDowell

Lily Collins' husband and co-founder of the production company Case Study Films.

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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 to share this. Honored and ecstatic don't begin to express how I feel...”

— Lily Collins (Instagram)

What’s next

The film is currently in development, and no release date has been announced yet.

The takeaway

Lily Collins' passion project to portray the legendary Audrey Hepburn in a film about the making of the classic Breakfast at Tiffany's reflects the enduring appeal and influence of Hepburn's iconic performance and persona. This new project promises to offer fans a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of cinema's most beloved films.