Jennifer Lawrence to Play Zelda Fitzgerald in New Biopic (Report)

Jennifer Lawrence is reportedly set to play Jazz age icon, socialite, and novelist Zelda Fitzgerald in the upcoming biopic currently titled Zelda.

Ron Howard is currently developing the movie, and could be in line to direct, THR reports. Jennifer will also produce along with producing partner Justine Ciarrocchi.

Zelda was married to writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, who saw her as his muse and competitor. The site says that the movie will explore the question, “Can love exist between creative equals?” as Zelda tries to define herself through her own means. Additional casting has not been announced.