Aubrey Plaza as Hollywood Madam? Why This Role Is Her Biggest Challenge

Aubrey Plaza Embarks on a New Journey: Playing Heidi Fleiss

Aubrey Plaza, known for her sardonic wit and captivating performances, is gearing up for a role unlike any she's tackled before. The actress is set to star in and produce a biopic about Heidi Fleiss, the infamous 'Hollywood Madam.' Plaza describes Fleiss as the "ultimate badass icon" and expresses her excitement for the challenge ahead.

“I’ve been on this track for a while,” Plaza told IndieWire. “I got it in my head that I wanted to play her a couple of years ago and I’ve never played a real-life person before. It’s a different kind of scale, challenge, that I’m really excited about, and I just think she’s an incredible person, incredible character.”

Why This Role Is Different

Plaza acknowledges the unique demands of portraying a real-life figure. Unlike her previous roles, this requires a deeper level of research and understanding to accurately capture Fleiss's essence. She plans to delve into Fleiss's life and motivations to deliver a compelling and authentic performance. She hopes to meet Fleiss to better understand her.

What to Expect from 'The Heidi Fleiss Story'

The biopic, titled 'The Heidi Fleiss Story,' promises to be a fascinating exploration of Fleiss's life, from her rise to notoriety as the operator of a high-end prostitution ring to her eventual arrest and imprisonment for tax evasion. Directed by Leah Rachel, the film aims to shed light on the woman behind the headlines and explore the complexities of her story.

Plaza stated, "The story is insane... She’s done something that probably nobody else has ever done, and she’s so smart."

With Aubrey Plaza at the helm, 'The Heidi Fleiss Story' is poised to be a captivating and thought-provoking biopic. Audiences can expect a compelling performance and a deeper understanding of one of Hollywood's most controversial figures.