Anne Hathaway To Star As Judy Garland By Kellvin Chavez on March 23, 2009 Academy Award® nominee Anne Hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer Judy Garland in the film and stage adaptations of Gerald Clarke’s biography “GET HAPPY: THE LIFE OF JUDY GARLAND,” for which The Weinstein Company has optioned the film and stage rights. The announcement was made today by Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of TWC.   “GET HAPPY,” based on hundreds of interviews plus Garland’s own unfinished and unpublished autobiography, portrays the dramatic highs and lows of the cultural icon’s life-- from her tumultuous early years as a child performer to her tragic last days.   “We are thrilled to have the brilliantly talented Anne Hathaway portray stage and screen legend Judy Garland. I have worked with Anne on projects in the past and have known her for many years. She will be a true class act in this challenging role,” said Harvey Weinstein. “Gerald Clarke’s biography is a fascinating and comprehensive look at Garland’s life and is particularly outstanding because of its exclusive details from her own writings. Her story is incredible subject matter for both theatre and film and we look forward to bringing it to audiences.”   “GET HAPPY: THE LIFE OF JUDY GARLAND” was first published by Delta in March 2001. Source: The Weinstein Company Tags: Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland, News Comments GREAT !! Casting Choice Commented By: Fontez on 2009-03-23 20:52:40 I think she'll do really well. In fact I'm a little excited, this could be a great movie. Wow Commented By: Rick-Hari on 2009-03-23 22:57:13 Most beautiful. Ever. Damn her. Ha! Commented By: Luke on 2009-03-24 02:38:23 ...and here I was thinking it was a sequel to "Get Smart"! sexy! Commented By: wowgirl on 2009-03-24 20:06:07 Wow, she is so sexy, it is not strange why her photos are found on W e a l t h y S i n g l e . N e t, she is dating a millionaire there.