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Alexander McQueen biopic in the works; ‘Looking’ exec to direct

legendary fashion designer’s tumultuous life will be on silver screen

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10 years ago

January 22, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Andrew Haigh screenshot courtesy of YouTube)

An Alexander McQueen biopic will be coming to the big screen.

Out director Andrew Haigh, from “Looking” and director of “45 Years,” is set to direct the film, according to Deadline.

Chris Urch is attached to the screenplay with Damian Jones as producer. Jones has optioned “Blood Beneath the Skin,” a McQueen biography by Andrew Wilson and the book may be used as research for the film.

Pathe,the film production company behind “Pride” will develop the film.

According to Deadline, the film will chronicle the “rise and fall” of McQueen from his successful fashion career to his suicide in 2010.

McQueen designed for celebrities such as David Bowie, Lady Gaga and Björk.

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