Madonna is going to play the transvestite who inspired Lou Reed's
'Walk On The Wild Side' in a new film. The as yet untitled movie will follow the life of Candy Darling, who starred in a number of Andy Warhol films, and inspired two Lou Reed tracks - both
'Walk On The Wild Side' and 'Candy Says'.
A source is quoted in the press as saying: "Madonna has been desperate to make a film where she can earn respect for her acting abilities. She is still trying to shake off the bad publicity from the movie Swept Away. She sees this as her big chance.
She said she would do anything for the part and has agreed to work for free."