Aubrey Plaza Steps Into the Scandalous World of Heidi Fleiss for Pinky Promise Biopic: Here’s All We Know So Far

Aubrey Plaza launched her career on the improv stage before stealing the spotlight as April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation. From the quirky brilliance of Safety Not Guaranteed to the biting edge of Ingrid Goes West and Emily the Criminal, she has proven impossible to pin down. Her acclaimed performance in The White Lotus earned her industry respect, and she continued breaking boundaries in Megalopolis and Marvel’s Agatha All Along. Now, Plaza is ready to dive into another bold transformation that has everyone talking.

Aubrey Plaza is stepping into the shoes of the infamous Heidi Fleiss for a daring Pinky Promise biopic. Here is the full scoop about this bold transformation.

Aubrey Plaza takes on one of her most daring roles yet

Aubrey Plaza is set to star in and produce The Heidi Fleiss Story, diving into the scandalous world of the Hollywood Madam who shook the ‘90s with her elite prostitution empire, as revealed by Variety. The biopic, marking Leah Rachel’s directorial debut, comes from Pinky Promise with a sharp script co-written by Rachel, Travis Jackson, and Rachel Sennott. The story follows Fleiss navigating Los Angeles before her trial, scheming to exploit powerful connections with the aid of an ambitious young writer. Expect ambition, betrayal, and the dark glamor of Hollywood’s underbelly.

Filming begins this year in Los Angeles, with Aubrey Plaza producing through Evil Hag alongside Pinky Promise’s Jessamine Burgum and Kara Durrett. Plaza, fresh from roles in Honey Don’t!, and Sundance hit My Old Ass, next stars in The Accompanist. Pinky Promise, known for bold indies like The Last Showgirl and The Starling Girl, continues its streak with upcoming projects. Beyond Plaza’s professional milestones, this year also marked her first red carpet appearance since the passing of her husband.

Aubrey Plaza graced the Cannes red carpet for the Honey Don’t!, premiere, marking her poignant first public appearance since the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Jeff Baena.

Aubrey Plaza honors Jeff Baena with emotional Cannes comeback

At Cannes, the Parks and Recreation alum stunned in a nude, gem-studded floor-length gown, layered over a matching corset for a bold yet elegant look. She posed with a radiant smile alongside co-stars Margaret Qualley, who recently confronted the dark side of femininity in The Substance, and Charlie Day, joined by filmmakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke. Plaza kept her beauty minimal, opting for sleek black eyeliner and a bare lip, delivering effortless sophistication for the glamorous premiere.

Aubrey Plaza returned to the public eye at the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, introducing a performance months after the loss of her husband in February. Before this, the Agatha All Along actress had stepped away from social media, deactivating Instagram in January to grieve privately. This year marks not only her emotional comeback but also a major professional chapter, as she prepares to headline an upcoming biopic that promises to showcase her most daring role yet.

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