In what is sure to start the Oscar talk early, Producers behind the upcoming biopic about Judy Garland have released the first image of Renée Zellweger as the late screen icon and Zellweger is unrecognizable in this first look.
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— Judy (@JudyGarlandFilm) March 19, 2018
Judy, which is currently in production is set in 1968 as the actor/singer arrives in London to perform a series of sold out shows. Zellweger stars in the title role, with Rufus Sewell cast as Garland’s ex-husband, Sidney Luft.Garland died of an accidental overdose in the summer of 1969 at age 47.
Rupert Goold, who directed True Story is set to direct. “Judy” is a joint production between Pathé, BBC Films and Ingenious Media. While the photo has caused some stir, there is no release date for the film.