SerenaJennifer Lawrence [L] and Bradley Cooper [R] in 'Serena'

Darren Aronofsky was originally attached to direct the project with Angelina Jolie in the female lead role, though the pair fell out and opened the door for Bier, and Jennifer Lawrence, according to the Hollywood Reporter. 

Serena currently has no release date in the U.S. though it will hit cinemas in the UK On October 24, 2014 after making its bow at the London Film Festival on October 13, 2014. It features a supporting cast including Rhys Ifans, Sam Reid, Sean Harris and Toby Jones.

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