April 2, 2021
Salma Hayek Joins Lady Gaga for Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci'
Brendan Walker READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Salma Hayek is slated to join "House of Gucci," a biographical drama about the title family starring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga, according to Deadline.
The film, directed by Ridley Scott, tells the story of a the falling out between Maurizio Gucci and ex wife Patrizia Reggiani, and the fashion heir's ensuing murder ordered on her behalf following Maurizio's decision to sell off the family business.
The project has been filming in Italy since early March, boasts an expansive cast list in addition to its two Academy award nominated leads. Hayek will round out a supporting lineup featuring the likes of Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and countless others.
Hayek will be playing Pina Auriemma, a clairvoyant and confidant of Reggiani's who was sentenced to 26 years behind bars in 1998 for taking payment for and organizing the killing of Maurizio.
Audiences can find "House of Gucci" in theaters November 22, with the film available to stream on Paramount immediately following its theatrical run.
