Happy Time

Academy Award® nominee Anne Hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer Judy Garland in the film and stage adaptations of the biography "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland,"by Gerald Clarke that The Weinstein Company has optioned both the film and stage rights for says Variety.



"Get Happy," based on hundreds of interviews plus Garland's own unfinished and unpublished autobiography, portrays the dramatic highs and lows of the cultural icon's life-- from her tumultuous early years as a child performer to her tragic last days.

Harvey Weinstein:

"We are thrilled to have the brilliantly talented Anne Hathaway portray stage and screen legend Judy Garland. I have worked with Anne on projects in the past and have known her for many years. She will be a true class act in this challenging role, Gerald Clarke's biography is a fascinating and comprehensive look at Garland's life and is particularly outstanding because of its exclusive details from her own writings. Her story is incredible subject matter for both theatre and film and we look forward to bringing it to audiences."

Given Hathaway's surprise dance moves at the Oscars last month--her willingness to take on more dramatic stuff--and let's face it, the camera loves her, she seems tailor made to play this once in a life time role.