“The Gabby Petito Story” Is A Movie In The Works

Gabby Petito is gone, but will never be forgotten.

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The 22-year-old’s life will be chronicled in a new movie.

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“The Gabby Petito” story (working title) was given the green light by Lifetime Network.

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The movie will be directed by Emmy-Award winning actress Thora Birch, who is known for her roles in “The Walking Dead” and “American Beauty.”

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Birch will also star in the movie.

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“The Gabby Petito” story is part of Lifetime’s public affairs initiative called “Stop Violence Against Women.”

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The movie will explore Gabby and Brian’s complicated relationship.

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It will also dive into what may have gone wrong during their cross-country trip that resulted in Gabby’s tragic murder.

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Filming will begin this summer in Utah and is set to premiere later this year.

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