Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott

The film about the history of Gucci looks like it will definitely go ahead- as soon as the writer's strike is over.

Giannina Facio, Ridley Scott's Costa Rican wife and the producer of the biopic film, revealed more details about the project on Wednesday night at pal Salma Hayek's dinner for Sergio Rossi creative director Edmundo Castillo, reports wwd.

Facio, who consults her director husband in all decisions abouut the movie, revealed that although the film definitely going a head casting has not yet begun.

"Ridley makes all the decisions about the movie. He's an artist, and he does what he wants," she said, though she emphasized the actors chosen would be top stars.

The film will span from the Sixties to the Nineties, and feature original period pieces from Gucci's archives.

"I have spoken to all of the family members except for Patricia because I want to make sure we make an authentic movie," said Facio.

"Of course, everyone wants to tell it from their point of view." Facio said her husband's greatest talent is for "totally creating a world in which you feel like you are there. He's gonna do in the Eighties and Paris in the Nineties so well."

Caz Moss- Female First


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