Gucci family criticises ‘horrible, ugly’ casting of biopic film

Members of fashion dynasty hit out at roles played by Al Pacino and Jared Leto in House of Gucci

The Gucci family has hit out against the horrible, horrible" and ugly" casting of the House of Gucci film, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver.

The film, which is now in production and directed by Sir Ridley Scott, tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani and her doomed marriage to Maurizio Gucci. Reggiani was convicted of his assassination in 1998 after hiring a hitman to kill him.