In news that promises not to inspire debate or controversy anywhere on the internet, Anne Hathaway has been tapped to portray the divine Miss Judy Garland in an upcoming biopic based on Gerald Clarke's biography of the tragic late actress/gay icon. The Weinstein Company has purchased both the stage and the screen rights to Clarke's book and the headline for the press release promises that Hathaway will star in both the film and play versions of the book.
Hathaway's casting is sure to raise concerns but last year's superlative Rachel Getting Married proved the Disney favorite is capable of tackling tough, complicated roles and playing drug addicts. Industry types might want to begin preparing now for the massive Academy Award campaign notorious Oscar-hounds The Weinsteins are bound to mount on Hathaway's behalf.