The long-gestating biopic of beloved jazz singer Peggy Lee is finally gaining some ground as Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon) has signed on to star in the central role and reunite with director Todd Haynes (Dark Waters), according to Deadline.
The project will mark Haynes and Williams third time working together, with the Venom actress having previously starred in Haynes’ Bob Dylan biopic I’m Not There as a character modeled after Edie Sedgwick and his 2017 mystery drama Wonderstruck.
It’s currently unclear if Ephron’s original script will still be used or if a new writer will be brought in to touch up the script or start all over.
Eilish recently took part in a celebration of Lee’s life and career in May 2020 and has frequently cited the late singer as one of the key inspirations for her music.