Deadline New York scored word today that the gorgeous Jessica Biel is the latest to sign on to the project. She’ll be playing Vera Miles, who played Lila Crane in the 1960 classic. Biel (below) joins an already star-studded cast that includes Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh, Helen Mirren as Alma Reville and James D’Arcy reportedly as Anthony Perkins. Can’t beat that with a stick!
A gripping behind-the-scenes look inside the classic suspense shocker-and the creative genius who revolutionized filmmaking. First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it.
Stephen Rebello brings to life the creation of one of Hollywood’s most iconic films from the story of Wisconsin murderer Ed Gein the real-life inspiration for the character of Norman Bates to Hitchcock’s groundbreaking achievements in cinematography sound editing and promotion. Packed with captivating insights from the film’s stars, writers, and crew members, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho is a riveting and definitive history of a signature Hitchcock cinematic masterpiece.
There’s no telling when cameras will start rolling on Sacha Gervasi’s ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE MAKING OF PSYCHO but you can bet we’ll be right here bringing you every update that comes our way.