Penelope Cruz to play Gucci murderess

STAFF WRITER 8:30 HRS IST

London, Oct 14 (PTI) Actress Penelope Cruz is reportedly in talks to play tragic Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci's murderous ex-wife in a new film to be directed by master moviemaker Ridley Scott's daughter.

The 38-year-old Spanish beauty, who is currently shooting "The Counselor" with Ridley, is slated to portray Patrizia Reggiani in Jordan Scott's "Gucci", reported Daily Express.

Reggiani was jailed in 1998 for hiring a hitman to kill her husband four years after the couple officially divorced.