Iconic model, Jean Shrimpton, is about to become a point of discussion for a younger generation, as the BBC is set to make a film surrounding her influence on the fashion industry and relationship with photographer David Bailey!
Experiencing the honor of playing the great Jean Shrimpton is Karen Gillan, who is mostly known for her role in Doctor Who. “Jean Shrimpton is an icon of the Sixties and I am so excited to be playing somebody who had such a lasting impact on the fashion world. I can’t wait to take on the challenge of bringing Jean and Bailey’s fascinating love story to life. Sixties here I come,” she said.
We’ll Take Manhattan will specifically focus on a photoshoot for Vogue in 1962, but it will also touch on how Jean and David met, as well as their influence on the changing face of fashion. Filming begins in May with an expected air date later this year on BBC Four!
