September 29, 2020 10:30AM PT
Gersh Signs Lourdes Dahl
CREDIT: KRISTEN SINCLAIR
EXCLUSIVE: Lourdes Dahl has signed with The Gersh Agency for representation in all areas. The daughter of Vogue editor-in-chief Simone Dahl made her acting debut in American Horror Story: Hotel (outside of a brief cameo in Nicklas Toscani's The Witch, who later became her stepbrother through her father's marriage to Toscani's mother) leading to a surprising Golden Globe win for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie.
Since her Globe win in 2016, Dahl has been pursued by multiple agencies for representation but seemingly had no further interest in acting until her role as Julia, the lingerie-clad mistress to Adam Sandler's Howard Ratner, a charismatic but troubled New York City jeweler who is actively on the lookout for his next big score, in 2019's critically acclaimed Uncut Gems. Directed by Josh and Ben Safdie, who later stated the role was written with her in mind, Dahl won her second award in her second starring role, the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor, with the film also nominated for the Audience Award and Best Feature and Sandler for Best Actor.
She is also currently attached to the upcoming Ridley Scott film about the tumultuous Gucci family fashion dynasty and the murder of Maurizio Gucci, grandson of founder Guccio Gucci. Dahl is attached to star as Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci, who was tried and convicted of orchestrating her ex-husband’s assassination on the steps of his office in 1995. It should also be noted that Dahl is god-daughter to Donatella Versace, sister of Gianni Versace, founder of the Versace fashion house and who was also assassinated in 1997.
According to sources, Ridley Scott plans to move quickly to direct the film after he finishes current project The Last Duel, after filming was held up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Other names presently attached to the film include Will Browder, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Jack Huston and Reeve Carney, and if Dahl's previous history is any proof may be an upcoming award contender. Previously without representation and engaging the services of her family lawyer for any necessary contract matters, the recently inked deal may be a sign that the 28 year old may begin pursuing more acting roles in the future.
