A biopic about the life of photographer Diane Arbus, considered one of the most mysterious, enigmatic, and frighteningly bold artists of the 20th century. Most known for her obsession with ‘freak’ subject-matter, her haunting work emerged from a deeply private place. Arbus’ death was as mysteriously tragic as was the aura surrounding some of her most piercing portraits.
Notes:
Project was previously in development with Barbara Streisand’s Barwood Films.
Project was previously in development at This Is That.
Tamara Jenkins was previously attached to direct. Samantha Morton was previously in negotiations to play the role of Diane Arbus.
Start Date: spring 05/09/2005
Wrap Date: summer 08/03/2005
U.S. Release Date: summer 06/2006
Genres: Adaptation, Biopic, Drama
Cast:
Nicole Kidman – Diane Arbus
Robert Downey – Jr Lionel Sweeney
Ty Burrell – Allan
Jane Alexander – Gertrude Nemerov
Harris Yulin – David
Emmy Clarke – Grace Arbus
Director:
Steven Shainberg
Credits:
Tamara Jenkins – screenplay
Patricia Bosworth – source material (from book: “Diane Arbus: A Biography”)
Erin Cressida Wilson – screenplay (current adaptation)
