Abbie just recently inked a new film, which is to be directed by Madonna called W.E. and in a recent comment to Splash News, she said this:

“Madonna’s a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a man to define her – and that’s admirable.

“She’s studied every aspect of what happened with Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. It’s a fascinating insight into class and romance.

Madonna’s created a contemporary woman – whom I will play – called Wally, who is fascinated by what happened to Mrs Simpson, and in a way, her story mirrors certain aspects of what happened decades before.”

The movie tells parallel tales about Wallis Simpson in the 1930s and a contemporary woman called Wally Winthrop, who has romantic problems of her own – in addition to the fact that she’s obsessed with the Duchess of Windsor’s life.