Ellie Bamber transforms into Kate Moss on set of upcoming biopic
Ellie Bamber transformed into Kate Moss as she was seen for the first time on the set of upcoming feature film, Moss & Freud on Monday.
The actress, 27, will star as the supermodel in the biopic with Kate herself serving as an executive producer.
The film is a dramatised account of supermodel and cultural phenomenon Kate when, at the peak of her fame, she made the decision to sit for famed British artist Lucian Freud.
Pictured on set in London, Ellie could be seen wearing a plunging sequinned dress as she recreated the model’s iconic 30th birthday look and puffed on a cigarette.
Kate’s famed bash, which was held at Claridge’s hotel in 2004, took on the theme of F Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Beautiful And Damned.
Ellie Bamber transformed into Kate Moss as she was seen for the first time on the set of upcoming feature film, Moss & Freud on Monday
The actress, 27, will star as the supermodel in the biopic with Kate herself serving as an executive producer (Kate pictured right in 2004)
Pictured on set in London, Ellie could be seen wearing a plunging sequinned dress as she recreated the model’s iconic 30th birthday look and puffed on a cigarette
She styled herself after one of the novel’s main character’s Gloria Gilbert, wearing a blue vintage dress first worn by Britt Ekland to the 1974 premiere of The Man with the Golden Gun.
Recreating the very same look, Ellie’s hair mirrored Kate’s blonde tightly curled style she wore back in 2004.
The actresses outfit was completed with a pair of gold pointed toe heels and a matching clutch bag.
Director James Lucas is known for his Academy Award-winning live action short film The Phone Call (starring Sally Hawkins and Jim Broadbent).
Speaking about the project in February, Kate said: ‘As this is such a personal story of mine it has been essential that I be involved with James in all aspects as the project has developed.
‘I am thrilled by the recent casting and excited that the film will begin shooting soon, I cannot wait to see it.’
Set around Lucian’s Holland Park studio and London in the heady days of early 2000’s Britain, the story opens up to explore Lucian’s mysterious past and Kate’s life as a globally recognised supermodel.
At the peak of the supermodel era, Kate was already a global icon, but at a crossroad in her life and work, agreed to sit for acclaimed painter Lucian – who died in 2011 aged 88 – over an arduous, intense nine-month period at his studio in Holland Park.
Kate’s famed bash, which was held at Claridge’s hotel in 2004, took on the theme of F Scott Fitzgerald’s book, The Beautiful And Damned
Recreating the very same look, Ellie’s hair mirrored Kate’s blonde tightly curled style she wore back in 2004
James Brown, Kate’s real life hairdresser and longtime friend accompanied Ellie on set
He wore a checked shirt with a pair of bright blue trousers and trainers (James and Kate pictured right in 2004)
Kate said in February: ‘I am thrilled by the recent casting and excited that the film will begin shooting soon, I cannot wait to see it’
Although from seemingly different worlds and often at odds, as their relationship develops, the two enigmatic personalities discover they’re kindred spirits with lots to learn from each other and, as a consequence, about themselves.
The process becomes cathartic, leaving both changed forever.
Kate redefined the face of fashion in the 90’s and subsequently become a global cultural icon, her career spanning over three decades.
She has appeared on the cover of every major fashion magazine in the world, including a record 40 covers for British Vogue.
Most recently, Kate was appointed as Creative Director for Diet Coke; curating the brand vision and identity.
She founded Kate Moss Agency in 2016, a boutique agency representing some of London’s most new and exciting talent.
Director James Lucas is known for his Academy Award-winning live action short film The Phone Call (starring Sally Hawkins and Jim Broadbent)
Actors were seen on set in drag
Ellie puffed on a cigarette as she got into character
The film is a dramatised account of supermodel and cultural phenomenon Kate Moss when, at the peak of her fame, she made the decision to sit for famed British artist Lucian Freud (pictured with Lucien in 2003)
Set around Lucien’s Holland Park studio and London in the heady days of early 2000’s Britain, the story opens up to explore Lucien’s mysterious past and Kate’s life as a globally recognised supermodel
Although from seemingly different worlds and often at odds, as their relationship develops, the two enigmatic personalities discover they’re kindred spirits
Ellie can currently be seen starring in Disney/LucasFilm’s show Willow based on and serving as a sequel to the 1988 film of the same name
Lucian was one of the leading artists of the 20th century. He is revered for his uncompromising figurative art and his subjects, who needed to make a very large and uncertain commitment of their time, were often the people in his life; friends, family, fellow painters, lovers or children.
His work is sold for staggering amounts and his nude portrait of Kate Moss sold in 2005 for almost £4 million.
Ellie can currently be seen starring in Disney/LucasFilm’s show Willow based on and serving as a sequel to the 1988 film of the same name.
In 2021, the actress starred in BBC One/Netflix co-production The Serpent and in BBC One’s The Trial of Christine Keeler.
