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Baby Reindeer Star to Play Mama Cass
12 Feb
Summary
- Jessica Gunning cast as singer Cass Elliot in new biopic.
- Film based on daughter's memoir, tackling death mystery.
- Veritas Entertainment packages project after Dylan film.

Jessica Gunning, the acclaimed star of Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer,' has been cast to embody the iconic singer Cass Elliot in an upcoming biopic. The film, produced by Veritas Entertainment, will draw its narrative from the memoir 'My Mama Cass,' penned by Elliot's daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell.
Novelist and screenwriter Emma Forrest is adapting the memoir for the screen. Veritas Entertainment, recently involved with the Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown,' has assembled the project and is currently seeking financing. This film aims to offer a definitive portrayal of Cass Elliot, celebrating her musical achievements.
Beyond highlighting Elliot's career, including her Grammy award and hit songs like 'Monday, Monday,' the movie will also focus on Owen Elliot-Kugell's quest to uncover the truth surrounding her mother's death. The narrative will seek to finally dispel the persistent urban legend that Cass Elliot tragically died at the age of 32 from choking on a sandwich.




