Historic roles

She dazzled us as Princess Margaret in The Crown, now Vanessa Kirby (above, right) is taking on a mightier role, signing up to play Empress Josephine Bonaparte in the Sir Ridley Scott adaptation of Napoleon’s life. Meanwhile, Rooney Mara (left) will play Audrey Hepburn in a new biopic. Audrey’s son Sean Ferrer has given his blessing to the casting, saying, “Rooney is a delight.”