Aubrey Plaza to Produce and Star in Biopic About Heidi Fleiss

Aubrey Plaza will produce and star in ‘The Heidi Fleiss Story,’ a biopic about the notorious ‘Hollywood madam’ Heidi Fleiss, who was arrested in the early 1990s for running one of the largest high-end prostitution rings implicating Hollywood elites and politicians. The film marks the directorial debut of Leah Rachel, known for creating Netflix’s ‘Chambers,’ and is produced by Pinky Promise, the company behind acclaimed independent films. The screenplay is co-written by Rachel Sennott, Leah Rachel, and Travis Jackson. The story focuses on Fleiss before her trial, portraying her efforts to leverage her connections and blackmail key figures in Los Angeles to get her charges dropped, assisted by a young aspiring writer named Jaclyn. Production is set to begin soon in Los Angeles, with additional casting underway. Plaza will produce the film alongside Jessamine Burgum and Kara Durrett through Pinky Promise and her own company Evil Hag. This project represents Plaza’s first major role since the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, in early 2025. Plaza, known for roles in ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘Megalopolis,’ and ‘My Old Ass,’ continues to expand her producing and acting career. Pinky Promise also has a slate of notable projects including Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut and surreal romantic comedies. Plaza is represented by CAA and other agencies.