Audrey Tautou will play Coco Chanel

Some may always see her as Amélie but soon, she will be Coco. The French actress, who is also known now for playing opposite Tom Hanks in The Da Vinci Code, has been cast as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in a film about the legendary fashion designer’s life prior to her becoming famous. And because it only focuses on the first half of Chanel’s life, producer Caroline Benjo describes it as not really a biopic. Although it will begin with Chanel’s childhood, the plot will mainly follow her as a young woman, during the time she worked as a cabaret singer and became involved with the wealthy horse breeder Étienne Balsan and then the English polo player Arthur “Boy” Capel, both of whom were instrumental in leading her to a career in fashion.

Tautou (5’3) does seem to be perfect for the part, just look at the pictures alone and combine that with her amazing energy and charisma.
Stay tuned for the release date and more details.