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Dame Joan Collins to Portray Wallis Simpson at 91

2/1/2025

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Dame Joan Collins, at 91, is set to bring Wallis Simpson to life in the upcoming biopic *The Bitter End*, which delves into Simpson's poignant final years with King Edward VIII. Directed by Mike Newell, filming kicks off in May 2025. Collins is eager to unravel Simpson's intricate story, aiming to reshape her legacy.

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Story summary

Dame Joan Collins, at 91, is set to bring Wallis Simpson to life in the upcoming biopic *The Bitter End*, which delves into Simpson's poignant final years with King Edward VIII. Directed by Mike Newell, filming kicks off in May 2025. Collins is eager to unravel Simpson's intricate story, aiming to reshape her legacy.