Jeffs To Direct Gwyneth Paltrow In 'Bitter Fame'

[Tuesday, August 6th, 2002]
Christine Jeffs
Christine Jeffs
Christine Jeffs is in early negotiations to direct Gwyneth Paltrow in the drama about the tragic life of poet Sylvia Plath, reports Variety.

The project has the working title of "Bitter Fame" (aka "Ted and Sylvia")

"Bitter Fame" is slated to begin production in late September.

Pawel Pawlikowski ("Last Resort") was originally expected to direct the picture but dropped out last month.

Jeffs, a New Zealander who recently made her directorial debut with the Fireworks Pictures release "Rain."

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