Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, commonly known as MGM, is one of the world's leading entertainment companies and is known for producing blockbuster hits that have captured the public's imagination for decades. Recently, MGM announced that it would be partnering with Ridley Scott to bring the story of Gucci to the big screen.
The House of Gucci, which is based on the book of the same name by Sara Gay Forden, tells the story of the Gucci family and their empire. At the center of the story is Maurizio Gucci, who took over the company from his uncle in the 1980s and led it to new heights of fame and fortune. However, his reign came to a shocking end when he was gunned down by a hitman outside his office in Milan.
MGM's House of Gucci is set to be a star-studded affair with a cast that includes Lady Gaga as Maurizio's ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani, who was famously convicted of arranging his murder, and Adam Driver as Maurizio. The film also stars Jared Leto, Al Pacino, and Salma Hayek, among others.
The collaboration between MGM and Ridley Scott promises to deliver a stunning visual feast that captures the glamour and decadence of the Gucci family, as well as the dark underbelly of the fashion industry. With the House of Gucci, MGM is sure to cement its reputation as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry.