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3:52 pm, April 23rd, 2012
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Lindsay Lohan says she’s “very honored” to play Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming Lifetime movie.
Liz & Dick, which was officially announced on Monday, will focus on the legendary screen icon’s tempestuous relationship with actor and two-time husband Richard Burton.
“I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor. She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well,” Lohan says in a statement.
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Rob Sharenow, Lifetime’s vice president of programming adds, “We are thrilled Lindsay will portray beloved Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor.”
“She is one of the rare actresses who possesses the talent, beauty and intrigue to capture the spirit of such a provocative icon,” he continues.
Filming is set to begin in June.
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