Keira Knightley is in talks to star in “Colette”, a biopic on the iconic French novelist. The film will chart the story of the writer, born in 1873, known for novels including “Gigi”, “Cheri and Break Of Day”. 

Like Carol, the story follows a strong female character grappling with sexual and societal taboos. The film is due to focus on the writer's marriage to celebrated Parisian wit Willy Gauthier-Villars. The multitalented Frenchwoman, also an actress and a journalist, was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1948.

“Colette” is a female driven story, with a world class actress in the eponymous role and a gifted director at its helm. The film will be directed by Wash Westmoreland, who co-wrote the script with Richard Glatzer. 

Source: Deadline