Nicholas Galitzine to Play Supermodel Hoyt Richards in Gus Van Sant-Directed Biopic
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· 2 sourcesNicholas Galitzine has been cast to play Hoyt Richards, considered the first male supermodel, in a new biopic with Gus Van Sant in talks to direct, Deadline reported. Richards, now 64, modeled for major fashion houses including Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Burberry during the late '80s and early '90s. Variety noted that the film's plot details remain unconfirmed, but Richards is also the subject of a new HBO documentary series, "Bring Me the Beauties," which explores his involvement with a doomsday cult called Eternal Values.
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Nicholas Galitzine is set to star as supermodel Hoyt Richards in a new biopic, with acclaimed director Gus Van Sant in talks to direct. Richards, a major figure in late '80s and early '90s fashion, is considered one of the first modern male supermodels, known for work with top brands like Versace, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Cartier, and Donna Karan. Details on the untitled project remain under wraps.
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· 3 pulledNicholas Galitzine (Masters of the Universe) is set to play supermodel Hoyt Richards in a new film that Gus Van Sant is in talks to direct, Deadline can confirm.
A major figure in the fashion world of the late '80s and early '90s, Richards was considered to be one of the first modern male supermodels, if not the first.
Details as to the feature take on Richards' story are being kept under wraps.
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