Ever since it was announced last year that a Marianne Faithfull biopic was on its way, we’ve been dying to know who will be playing the singer/songwriter. In the most perfect casting decision ever made, Lucy Boynton has announced that she will be playing Faithfull. She’ll also be an executive producer on the movie, giving it some added Boynton flair.

In the last couple of years, Boynton has propelled into the limelight thanks to roles in Bohemian Rhapsody, The Politician, Murder On The Orient Express and Sing Street. And her kitsch 60s red carpet moments – along with her more preppy looks – means she’ll nail Faithfull’s uber-cool style.

Marianne Faithfull’s real story of music, love and struggle will be portrayed by Lucy Boynton