Lily Collins has faced criticism from fans who believe she is miscast as Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming biopic about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's. The 36-year-old Emily in Paris star announced her role on Monday, prompting a wave of negative reactions on social media.
One user on X wrote: 'Seriously? They couldn't find someone more fitting than her? This feels off.' Another commented: 'Having the same eyebrows doesn't mean you have the same soul,' referencing the actresses' physical resemblance. The same user added: 'Audrey was pure grace and depth; Lily Collins is pure Emily in Paris vibes. This is lazy aesthetic casting over actual talent.'
Some suggested alternative casting, with one person arguing: 'This should've been Ariana. Noooooo.' Others questioned the film's premise, asking: 'Is there something specifically interesting or exceptional about the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's?' Another critic wrote: 'If you're going to do a film about Audrey this is like the least interesting part of her life to focus on. She lived through the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands as a child! She saved starving children with UNICEF!'
The untitled film is based on Sam Wasson's book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast At Tiffany's And The Dawn Of The Modern Woman. Collins shared her excitement on Instagram, writing: '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.' She added: 'Honored and ecstatic don't begin to express how I feel.'
