Santangelo novels novels, which were adapted by Collins herself: The role of Lucky Santangelo was first played by actress Nicollette Sheridan in "Lucky Chances", and later by Kim Delaney in "Lady Boss". The "Santangelo" series will be turned into a trilogy for the big screen by Universal Pictures. The trilogy will be produced by Monumental Pictures partners Debra Hayward and Alison Owen; and Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Santangelo novels The "Santangelo" novels are a series of novels written by Jackie Collins, which focus on the Santangelo family, particularly Gino Santangelo, an Italian-American former gangster, and his daughter Lucky.
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation appearance in the film. In July 2003, it was announced that she was offered a role of a 'sweet character', but she insisted to play a villain instead. Filming began a month later in Calgary. The movie was released without Aguilera in it. Hollywood Wives: The New Generation Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (also released as Jackie Collins' Hollywood Wives: The New Generation) is a 2003 American made-for-television drama film directed by Joyce Chopra. The film is based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Jackie Collins, which was a spin-off from the 1983 successful novel "Hollywood Wives".