New York: The first full trailer for 'Judy,' in which Renee Zellweger plays legendary actor Judy Garland, was released on July 8.
Directed by Rupert Goold, the film begins in 1968 and dramatizes the final months of the Hollywood icon's life. Garland died in 1969 aged 47, following an accidental drug-related overdose.
The film portrays Judy Garland's final days before she died from an accidental drug overdose at age 47 in June 1969, while living in the U.K.
It's adapted from Peter Quilter's 2005 musical 'End of the Rainbow,' which played in London's West End and New York's broadway.
Earlier, Zellweger revealed in an interview that she involved two hours per day to transform into the Hollywood icon - Judy Garland.
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The procedure included undergoing hair, makeup application, including contact lenses, wigs, and a near-identical wardrobe.
"It was such a joy learning about the magnificence of this person. I always admired her. She was so quick and so funny. She could hit the ball back with the best of them," Zellweger concluded.
'Judy' also stars Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock, Rufus Sewell and Michael Gambon, and is set for release in September.
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