Lindsay Lohan’s current campaign for a career comeback, which kicks off tonight with her “SNL” hosting gig, will continue with a “sexual thriller” from Kris Thykier, the producer of Madonna’s “W.E.”
Sources say that Lohan is joining the cast of a feature project directed by Johan Renck, the Swedish music video guru who’s shot clips for the Material Girl, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, New Order and Chris Cornell.
Renck has recently directed episodes of edgy hit shows including “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead,” as well as fashion spots for H&M, Levi’s and Agent Provocateur.
Lohan is already playing Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming Lifetime movie, and she’s been making the media rounds this week.
On Thursday, the troubled starlet told “Today” host Matt Lauer, “I’ve certainly seen a lot, and I’ve grown. I’ve . . . learned how to live my life in a way that I’m happy.”
She broke out in the Lorne Michaels-produced “Mean Girls” in 2004. Now the “SNL” creator is the first to give her another chance.
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Lindsay Lohan's taking her music career to the next level on SNL tonight -- TMZ has learned, the actress plans to SING the majority of her opening monologue on the sketch show.
Sources tell TMZ, nothing's off the table either -- Lindsay will poke fun at all the recent mishaps in her life ... arrests, endless court dates, necklace-stealing sagas, jail, morgue duty ... the list goes on.
But Lindsay won't be alone on stage -- we're told several cast members will join her in chorus.
Sources tell us, Lindsay wants to show the world she doesn't take herself as seriously as people think -- and actually has a sense of humor about the legal troubles that have plagued her the last few years.
We're told Lindsay has also extended several personal invites to famous friends to join her on the show -- and they unanimously accepted. No word yet on who the surprise guests might be.
Bottom line ... Lindsay knows there's a lot riding on tonight's performance -- so she's determined to make it one for the ages, practicing non-stop all week long.
Speaking of singing -- let's all take a moment to remember Lindsay's foray into pop music ...
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Lindsay Lohan 'flawless' at SNL rehearsals - article from a few days ago
Lindsay Lohan is blowing everyone away during her rehearsals for Saturday Night Live, it is reported.
The 25-year-old actress will host the iconic show this weekend and she had impressed her colleagues with her level of professionalism so far.
RadarOnline reports that the Mean Girls star is enjoying her first full day of rehearsals today after going through her lines for three to four hours yesterday.
And although Lindsay was "excited" but apprehensive about how she would be received, she has settled in well with them.
"Lindsay had been a little nervous about how the cast and crew would treat her," a source told the site. "Lindsay arrived early for rehearsals on Tuesday, and was embraced warmly by everyone."
"Lindsay's comedic timing is absolutely flawless. She is absolutely clear headed and looks great."
The troubled starlet is having to now rebuild her career and image after several years hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
But she told The Today Show's Matt Lauer in an interview airing tomorrow that she knows she has a lot of fences to mend.
"I still need to go through the process of proving myself," Lindsay said. "You know with SNL, being on time, being you know, keeping my - can't say the word - but stuff together."
Lindsay is also set to star as Elizabeth Taylor in a biopic about the legendary actress.
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