After the Queen,Helen Mirren plays a brothel madam

Mirren’s character is based on the real-life story of Sally Conforte,who opened the Mustang Ranch bordello in Nevada in 1971.

“It was a beautifully written character,which was why I wanted to play her,and the film really appealed to me. I love the subject matter,I love the milieu and I love the period,the Seventies,” said the actress.

The 64-year-old perfected an American accent for the role and even visited the present-day Mustang Ranch to prepare for her role.

“I met the present madam,Susan Austin,and I found that she’s enormously helpful. She’s really taking her role seriously. There is the sense of being a businesswoman,” said the work.

The film,which will release in June,is directed by Mirren’s husband Taylor Hackford.

Joe Pesci stars as Mirren’s onscreen husband Charlie,based on the character of Joe Conforte.