Alexander McQueen to be played by rising UK actor Jack O’Connell

One of the UK's hottest new young actors, Jack O'Connell has been tapped to play Alexander McQueen in an upcoming biopic. The recipient of BAFTA's Rising Star Award in 2015, O'Connell's credits include “'71”, “Starred Up”, “The Iron Lady”, “Belle” and “Lady in the Van”. The biopic about the legendary fashion designer will be directed by Andrew Haigh and the script written by playwright Chris Urch, which will be based on the biography “Blood Beneath the Skin” by Andrew Wilson, reports Deadline.

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Alexander McQueen to be played by rising UK actor Jack O’Connell

Watch Karl Lagerfeld’s latest short for Chanel starring Kristen Stewart

The 11-minute film by Lagerfeld, the brand's current head designer and creative director, creates a fictional behind-the-scenes universe for a biopic of the legendary couturier. The short also features Jamie Bochert, Amanda Harlech and Baptiste Giabiconi.

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Watch Karl Lagerfeld’s latest short for Chanel starring Kristen Stewart