Representatives for Legendary Television announced Tuesday morning that Ewan McGregor, known for his roles in Moulin Rouge! and the Star Wars series, will take on the role of iconic fashion designer Halston in a new limited series.
American Crime Story: Versace director Dan Minahan will helm the series from a script by The Affair’s Sharr White.
Related: WATCH: Revisit The Legend Of Halston, Chic Designer To The Stars
For the uninitiated, Halston became a household name in the 1970s for his wild, high-class fashion designs worn by beauties like Elizabeth Taylor and Bianca Jagger. Another icon of the 70s, Liza Minnelli, would eventually become his muse and close friend.
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Halston lived as an out gay man and enjoyed career success through the 1980s until his death from complications due to AIDS in 1990.
Beyond McGregor, no other stars have been announced. The series remains in development and will likely begin production later this year.
Mikestuff
Not sure who it is, but the guy on the far left isn’t Dean Martin. It sort of looks like Bobby Van, but I don’t think he and Elaine Joyce were on Halston’s party list. And yes, I’m that old that I know who all those people are.
fraziercole
I was thinking the same thing. Don’t know who it is, but I know is it not Dean Martin.
BGinBigD
I’m with you, girl, that ain’t no Dean Martin. Does Queerty have someone straight workin for them now??? Inqueering minds want to know.
Kangol
The guy on the left is HALSTON! Google his name and that face pops up. Halston is not the one at the center. Queerty once again lets us down!
Donald
80% of the information about that photo is wrong – The very far left is Halston The man to the left of Liza is her husband Jack Haley Jr. No disputing Michael Jackson, and the lady making the glasses I have no idea…but the others are right.
marcosvalenca
Exactly. Queerty needs to be more careful with captions on pictures.
Doug
The lady making the glasses is Bianca Jagger.
avesraggiana
That’s Bianca Jagger – making the glasses.
FRANKIE DAILEY
halston is on the far left next to bianca jagger. that is not dean martin in the middle it’s Jack Haley Jr..
jayceecook
From L to R
Roy Halston
Bianca Jagger
Jack Haley Jr.
Liza Minnelli
Michael Jackson
Maria Schneider
You’re welcome Q.
Hellsbells
Who is behind the camera? Warhol?
jayceecook
@HellsBells I’m not that good LOL It could have been. I’m pretty sure this photo is from the photography book Studio 54, edited by Ian Schrager.
Donald Dork
Michael Jackson when he still had a face
Wicked Dickie
I think this is what that actor from Gossip Girl was talking about; another hetero man playing a gay role. Matt Bomer, NPH, Sean Hayes aren’t available?
Donston
Well, none of those guys are big names like Ewan (although the peak of his popularity has come and gone). Ultimately, Hollywood isn’t interested in giving gay-identifying actors big or high-profile roles, rather those roles be straight or gay.
gsulzberger
The lady making the glasses is Bianca Jagger.
Billy Budd
a side note: did you guys read the story about Maria Schneider being ass fingered by Marlon Brando in Last Tango in Paris? It was the real deal and it wasn’t on the script, it wasn’t rehearsed and she wasn’t informed until he was inside her!