Jared Leto said Wednesday he plans to star in and produce a biopic charting the life and career of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Better yet, the project has backing from the late Chanel icon’s fashion house via “trusted confidants” Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar and Sébastien Jondeau, who will partner as executive producers of the film. Leto’s partner Emma Ludbrook will also co-produce through their production company Paradox.
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“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” Leto said in a statement. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team, we immediately shared a creative vision of doing a respectful ode to Karl while pushing the artistic boundaries of what a biopic can be.
Better yet, the project has backing from the late Chanel icon’s fashion house via “trusted confidants” Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar and Sébastien Jondeau, who will partner as executive producers of the film. Leto’s partner Emma Ludbrook will also co-produce through their production company Paradox.
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“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” Leto said in a statement. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team, we immediately shared a creative vision of doing a respectful ode to Karl while pushing the artistic boundaries of what a biopic can be.
- 10/6/2022
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Jared Leto is one of those actors with a unique sense of style and probably is no stranger to the world of fashion. The Morbius actor even recently portrayed Paolo Gucci in 2021’s House of Gucci. Deadline now reports that Leto is set to play another big icon in the fashion world in his own biopic, Karl Lagerfeld. Leto will be producing alongside Lagerfeld’s company, House of Lagerfeld, along with Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and Sébastien Jondeau, who are the fashionista’s trusted confidants.
Details on whether the biopic will showcase Lagerfeld’s life or a specific era are yet to be announced, but Leto has stated that this is a personal project for him.
Karl has always been an inspiration to me. He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader, and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team,...
Details on whether the biopic will showcase Lagerfeld’s life or a specific era are yet to be announced, but Leto has stated that this is a personal project for him.
Karl has always been an inspiration to me. He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader, and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team,...
- 10/6/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Academy Award winner Jared Leto is moving from the “House of Gucci” to the cult of Chanel.
The actor is set to play former Chanel artistic director and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in an upcoming biopic. Leto will produce the film with Emma Ludbrook through their production company Paradox.
Lagerfeld died in February 2019 at age 85. Lagerfeld’s former fashion house chief executive Pier Paolo Righi, senior vice president of image and communications Caroline Lebar, and Lagerfeld’s personal assistant and bodyguard Sébastien Jondeau will all serve as executive producers and provide insight on the late designer.
“Karl was an artist. Period. He was a fashion designer, he was a photographer, he was an artist. There was no defining him. He was a creative powerhouse,” Leto told Wwd. “I feel like this is a full-circle moment, and Karl would be proud of what we are doing.”
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The actor is set to play former Chanel artistic director and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in an upcoming biopic. Leto will produce the film with Emma Ludbrook through their production company Paradox.
Lagerfeld died in February 2019 at age 85. Lagerfeld’s former fashion house chief executive Pier Paolo Righi, senior vice president of image and communications Caroline Lebar, and Lagerfeld’s personal assistant and bodyguard Sébastien Jondeau will all serve as executive producers and provide insight on the late designer.
“Karl was an artist. Period. He was a fashion designer, he was a photographer, he was an artist. There was no defining him. He was a creative powerhouse,” Leto told Wwd. “I feel like this is a full-circle moment, and Karl would be proud of what we are doing.”
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- 10/6/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Jared Leto has been lined up to star in and produce the biopic on the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Leto will play the lead role, as well as produce the movie with Emma Ludbrook through their production vehicle Paradox. The project is still in the early stages. A director is not yet attached to helm the project.
Leto commented that the movie will likely explore the designer’s “multitude of relationships.” Karl had a career that spanned 50-plus years so both personally and professionally he was close to a number of people. I can say we are going to home in on key relationships that convey different parts of his life.”
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Lagerfeld is a truly iconic figure within the Fashion industry. The fashion designer’s career spanned more than 50 years. Lagerfeld, who died in Feb.
Leto will play the lead role, as well as produce the movie with Emma Ludbrook through their production vehicle Paradox. The project is still in the early stages. A director is not yet attached to helm the project.
Leto commented that the movie will likely explore the designer’s “multitude of relationships.” Karl had a career that spanned 50-plus years so both personally and professionally he was close to a number of people. I can say we are going to home in on key relationships that convey different parts of his life.”
Also in news – BBC Two to celebrate Hans Zimmer’s 40 year career in brand new documentary
Lagerfeld is a truly iconic figure within the Fashion industry. The fashion designer’s career spanned more than 50 years. Lagerfeld, who died in Feb.
- 10/6/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘Requiem for a Dream’ actor Jared Leto, will star in a film about the acclaimed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Leto will also co-produce the yet-to-be-titled film with Lagerfeld’s House of Karl Lagerfeld. Leto will produce alongside his partner, Emma Ludbrook, through their production company Paradox, reports Deadline.
The late fashion icon’s trusted confidants, Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and S’bastien Jondeau, will partner as executive producers of the film. For over 35 years, Caroline Lebar worked closely with Lagerfeld as an advisor for both his brand and personal communications, while Pier Paolo Righi has served as CEO for Lagerfeld for over 10 years.
Sebastien Jondeau spent 20 years as the designer’s personal assistant and bodyguard, and continues his collaboration with the brand today as Style Consultant.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” Leto said, quoted by Deadline. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and,...
Leto will also co-produce the yet-to-be-titled film with Lagerfeld’s House of Karl Lagerfeld. Leto will produce alongside his partner, Emma Ludbrook, through their production company Paradox, reports Deadline.
The late fashion icon’s trusted confidants, Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and S’bastien Jondeau, will partner as executive producers of the film. For over 35 years, Caroline Lebar worked closely with Lagerfeld as an advisor for both his brand and personal communications, while Pier Paolo Righi has served as CEO for Lagerfeld for over 10 years.
Sebastien Jondeau spent 20 years as the designer’s personal assistant and bodyguard, and continues his collaboration with the brand today as Style Consultant.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” Leto said, quoted by Deadline. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Jared Leto is going to co-produce and star in a new biopic on Karl Lagerfeld.
The American actor and musician will produce the film alongside his partner Emma Ludbrook, via their production company Paradox. The pair will co -produce with the designer’s House of Karl Lagerfeld.
Lagerfeld was a prolific German fashion designer who died in February 2019, aged 85. Many of his close friends and colleagues will also work on the production: Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and Sébastien Jondeau who all worked with Lagerfeld for over 10 years will all help to retell his story.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” said Leto on his relationship with the designer. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man.”
Discussing the forthcoming biopic he said: “When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team, we immediately shared a creative vision of...
The American actor and musician will produce the film alongside his partner Emma Ludbrook, via their production company Paradox. The pair will co -produce with the designer’s House of Karl Lagerfeld.
Lagerfeld was a prolific German fashion designer who died in February 2019, aged 85. Many of his close friends and colleagues will also work on the production: Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and Sébastien Jondeau who all worked with Lagerfeld for over 10 years will all help to retell his story.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” said Leto on his relationship with the designer. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man.”
Discussing the forthcoming biopic he said: “When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team, we immediately shared a creative vision of...
- 10/6/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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Jared Leto is set to star in and produce a biopic of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary glove-wearing fashion designer and former artistic director of Chanel, who died in February 2019.
The Oscar winner is set to play Lagerfeld and will also produce the feature with Emma Ludbrook through their production company Paradox.
“I feel like this is a full-circle moment, and Karl would be proud of what we are doing,” Leto told Women’s Wear Daily, The Hollywood Reporter‘s sister publication that first broke the news. “Karl was an artist. Period. He was a fashion designer, he was a photographer, he was an artist. There was no defining him. He was a creative powerhouse.”
Still in the early stages of development and with a director not yet attached, there are few details about the film, although it does come with the backing of the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house,...
Jared Leto is set to star in and produce a biopic of Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary glove-wearing fashion designer and former artistic director of Chanel, who died in February 2019.
The Oscar winner is set to play Lagerfeld and will also produce the feature with Emma Ludbrook through their production company Paradox.
“I feel like this is a full-circle moment, and Karl would be proud of what we are doing,” Leto told Women’s Wear Daily, The Hollywood Reporter‘s sister publication that first broke the news. “Karl was an artist. Period. He was a fashion designer, he was a photographer, he was an artist. There was no defining him. He was a creative powerhouse.”
Still in the early stages of development and with a director not yet attached, there are few details about the film, although it does come with the backing of the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jared Leto is set to star in and produce a biopic of Karl Lagerfeld, the iconic fashion designer whose career spanned more than 50 years. Lagerfeld, who died in Feb. 2019, is best known for his powerful role as artistic director of Chanel.
First reported by Wwd, a sister publication to Variety, the project has already been endorsed by the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house.
The Oscar-winning actor will play the lead role, as well as produce the movie with Emma Ludbrook through their production vehicle Paradox. The project is still in early stages. A filmmaker is not yet attached to direct.
Leto told Wwd that the movie will likely explore the designer’s “multitude of relationships.” “Karl had a career that spanned 50-plus years so both personally and professionally he was close to a number of people. I can say we are going to home in on key relationships that convey different parts of his life,...
First reported by Wwd, a sister publication to Variety, the project has already been endorsed by the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house.
The Oscar-winning actor will play the lead role, as well as produce the movie with Emma Ludbrook through their production vehicle Paradox. The project is still in early stages. A filmmaker is not yet attached to direct.
Leto told Wwd that the movie will likely explore the designer’s “multitude of relationships.” “Karl had a career that spanned 50-plus years so both personally and professionally he was close to a number of people. I can say we are going to home in on key relationships that convey different parts of his life,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Jared Leto is set to star in a film about the acclaimed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld with Leto co-producing with Lagerfeld’s House of Karl Lagerfeld. Leto will produce alongside his partner, Emma Ludbrook, through their production company Paradox.
The late fashion icon’s trusted confidants, Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and Sébastien Jondeau, will partner as executive producers of the film. For over 35 years, Caroline Lebar worked closely with Lagerfeld as an advisor for both his brand and personal communications, while Pier Paolo Righi has served as CEO for Lagerfeld for over 10 years. Sebastien Jondeau spent 20 years as the designer’s personal assistant and bodyguard, and continues his collaboration with the brand today as a Style Consultant.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” says Leto. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team,...
The late fashion icon’s trusted confidants, Pier Paolo Righi, Caroline Lebar, and Sébastien Jondeau, will partner as executive producers of the film. For over 35 years, Caroline Lebar worked closely with Lagerfeld as an advisor for both his brand and personal communications, while Pier Paolo Righi has served as CEO for Lagerfeld for over 10 years. Sebastien Jondeau spent 20 years as the designer’s personal assistant and bodyguard, and continues his collaboration with the brand today as a Style Consultant.
“Karl has always been an inspiration to me,” says Leto. “He was a true polymath, an artist, an innovator, a leader and, most importantly, a kind man. When we came together with the Karl Lagerfeld team,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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