Cruz Will Go To Jail For "Gucci" Biopic

Penelope Cruz is in talks to star in the story of the Italian fashion family dynasty “Gucci” reports The Wrap.

Originally slated to be helmed by Ridley Ridley Scott when it was first announced in 2006, his daughter Jordan Scott will be taking over the project.

The story follows the late Maurizio Gucci, grandson of the Gucci founder, as heir to the family empire. He was gunned down in 1995 with his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, (Cruz) jailed for the killing in 1999.

In its early stages Angelina Jolie was approached to play Reggiani. Leonardo DiCaprio was tipped to play Gucci