Raquel Welch Cast In Donatella Versace Lifetime Movie

Raquel Welch will play Donatella Versace's aunt in a Lifetime biopic TV movie of the fashion designer's life. The film, entitled House of Versace will follow the life of Versace as she is forced to deal with the death of her brother Gianni.

The founder of the company, Gianni, was killed in 1997 by spree killer Andrew Cunanan. It is still not known why Gianni Versace was a target of the killer. His niece Allegra, then only eleven, inherited the majority of the company's shares and control. His sister Donatella took over the position as head of design.

The film will also concentrate on Donatella's drug addiction and subsequent stint in rehab, as well at the fashion house's financial troubles and Donatella's successful rejuvenation of the brand.