Ncuti Gatwa Joins Isabella Blow Biopic 'The Queen of Fashion'

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Ncuti Gatwa joins Isabella Blow biopic ‘The Queen of Fashion’ as Tatler’s Michael Roberts in star-studded ensemble.

Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti GatwaNcuti Gatwa has joined the cast of The Queen of Fashion, a new biopic about iconic British editor and fashion muse Isabella Blow, as reported by Screen Daily. Directed by Alex Marx, the film recently wrapped its UK shoot and features an ensemble that includes Andrea Riseborough as Blow, Joe Cole as Alexander McQueen, and Michelle Dockery as British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman.

Gatwa will play Michael Roberts, a fashion director at Tatler and a key figure in Blow’s professional circle. The role adds to Gatwa’s growing list of high-profile projects, following his breakout in Sex Education and his historic casting as the new Doctor in Doctor Who.

Set in the heart of London’s fashion world, The Queen of Fashion explores Blow’s lasting influence on designers, artists, and editors. The film also stars Dane DeHaan, Stacy Martin, and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - GQ Men of the Year Awards 2023, London, United Kingdom Pictured: Fionn O'SheaFionn O’Shea. International sales are being handled by Rocket Science, with CAA Media Finance overseeing North American distribution.