Jared Leto To Star In An Upcoming Biopic As The Late Karl Lagerfeld

Jared Leto will play Karl Lagerfeld in the upcoming biopic about the late fashion icon.

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The biopic will focus on the several relationships he had, both casual and professional.

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Lagerfeld died from pancreatic cancer in February 2019 at 85 years old.

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He was mostly known as an artistic designer for the popular fashion company Chanel.

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Leto was inspired by him and gushed about his artistic, innovative and kind nature in a tribute.

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He hopes to make him proud by playing his role in the most honest way possible in the upcoming biopic.

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Leto was the perfect fit for the role as the Karl Lagerfeld brand’s CEO noted that he rejected other requests to create the biopic.

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Leto will also co-produce the project alongside Emma Ludbrook through the production company Paradox.

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The 2023 Met Gala theme will be inspired by Lagerfeld and the evolution of his designs in his six-decade long career.

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